200,000 Facebook Marketplace User Records Leaked Online

Facebook is unfortunately no stranger to data breaches, and it seems like a big one may have victimized Facebook Marketplace users this week. According to multiple reports, a threat actor called IntelBroker leaked 200,000 Facebook Marketplace user records on a hacker forum this week, including users’ names, phone numbers, email addresses, Facebook IDs, and other identifying personal information.

For now, Marketplace users are encouraged to change their passwords, turn on two-factor authentication, and watch their accounts for any suspicious activity. Unfortunately, once a trove of sensitive data is released like this, there’s not much Facebook can do to help. However, the company absolutely must get a handle on this problem to plug these types of leaks in the future.

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Facebook Marketplace Scams

How can you tell if someone is scamming you on Facebook Marketplace? You may be dealing with a scammer if you spot any of the following red flags:

• A buyer or seller with a brand-new profile or without a Facebook profile photo.
• A too-good-to-be-true price for a high-ticket item.
• A buyer wanting to pay by gift card or send you a prepaid shipping label.
• A buyer who “accidentally” overpays for an item or wants to pay quickly.
• A seller or buyer requesting personal information from you, such as your phone number or email address or wishing to communicate with you outside of Facebook.

Scammers have devised many ways to defraud Facebook Marketplace users, and each scam works differently. Generally, buyer scams occur when someone tries to buy or trade for an item without paying. With seller scams, someone offers something for sale but doesn’t come through with an item as promised.

How You Can Get Scammed as a Buyer on Facebook Marketplace

• A Deal Too Good to be True
• A Fake Rental Property
• A Broken Item
• Giveaways

How You Can Get Scammed as a Seller on Facebook Marketplace

• Prepaid Shipping Labels and Lost Packages
• Phone Number Requests
• Overpayment

The key takeaways to remember:

• Keep all communication on Facebook.
• Be wary of buyers and sellers with brand new profiles or who have unusual transaction requests.
• Stick with payment methods covered by Facebook’s Purchase Protection Policy.
• Keep records of any shipped items.
• Trust your gut and steer clear of any transaction that makes you even slightly suspicious.
• Finally, stay up-to-date on current Facebook Marketplace scams.

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Finally, here are two legitimate websites to see if you have been scammed. You need to enter all email addresses you use to check their databases. Prepare to be amazed and change passwords.

https://cybernews.com/personal-data-leak-check/

https://haveibeenpwned.com/

SAFE SURFING!

FSL SeniorNet at Family Service League, Olsten Family Center

790 Park Avenue, Huntington, NY 11743 1-631-470-6757

See webpage for dates and number of lessons for each class.

Filled classes are not listed below.

• PC Computing Basics 2
• iPad: Getting Started
• iPad: What’s Next
• Smartphone Photography

FSL SeniorNet at Family Service League, South Shore Iovino Family Center

1444 Fifth Avenue, Bay Shore, NY 11706 1-631-647-3100

Classes are listed chronologically.

See webpage for dates and number of lessons for each class.

• iPad: Getting Started

Webinars are held over Zoom,

Seminars are at local libraries.

• Smartphone Photography Webinar on Feb 21
• Streaming Video Webinar on Feb 22
• Computer Security on March 13
• What is Artificial Intelligence and how will it affect me? on March 18
• Windows 10: Survey of Settings & Desktop on March 21
• Traveling with Your Smartphone on March 27
• iPhone: The Camera on April 2

ALL CLASSES:

Registration is open until 10 AM sharp one day before the start of a class.

To participate in our classes, register and pay online with a credit or debit card. If you prefer to pay by check or cash, contact the office at 631-470-6757, or register in person at Open House in Huntington, Bay Shore, & Blue Point.

ONLINE CLASSES:

To participate in our online courses, you need to download Zoom on your computing device. The Zoom link will be included in the confirmation sent by ezregister.com. The teacher will also send the Zoom link and manual before the class.

WEBINARS ARE ONLINE:

Registration is open until one hour prior to the webinar's start time.

The Zoom link will be included in the confirmation sent by ezregister.com. The teacher will also send the Zoom link and handout before the webinar.

SEMINARS ARE IN-PERSON & LIBRARY HOSTED:

Registration is managed by our host library. Their registration link will be provided on their website, our email blasts, and our webpage.

SOLD OUT:

Please call 631-470-6757 or send an email to fslseniornet@fsl-li.org

to receive an email with information as to when the course (webinar, seminar, class or workshop) is offered again. Please include the name of the course you are interested in.

COMPUTING DEVICES:

Computing devices include Windows and Mac Desktops & Laptops,

iPads, and Android Tablets. It is NOT recommended to Zoom using your smartphone due to the smaller screen size.

ZOOM HELP IS AVAILABLE:

 If you need instructions on downloading and using Zoom, click here:

HOW TO JOIN A ZOOM CHAT.