What’s better, Craigslist or Facebook Marketplace?
Facebook Marketplace reduces many low-effort scams through social identity and moderation, making it generally more trustworthy than Craigslist for most casual buyers and sellers. However, neither platform is immune; follow basic safety steps and treat every unfamiliar counterparty with caution. Buying on Facebook Marketplace can be safe if you apply the same diligence as any private sale: verify the VIN and title, insist on an independent inspection, meet safely, and use secure payment and proper paperwork. Those steps convert a higher-risk channel into a manageable private purchase.It also has built-in safety features to help protect users, such as buyer and seller ratings and fraud reporting tools. However, like all online marketplaces, Facebook Marketplace can’t completely protect users against fraudsters.If scammed on Facebook Marketplace, immediately contact your bank to report unauthorized transactions and request a chargeback. File a complaint with the platform’s support and report the scam to local consumer protection agencies or the police. Keep all communication records and transaction details as evidence.