TLDR
Scammers are sending iMessage texts that include a fake Facebook Marketplace listing showing the recipient's own name as the seller. The personalized screenshot acts as a 'conversation lure', sparking curiosity and the urge to reply with...
How it works
Scammers are sending iMessage texts that include a fake Facebook Marketplace listing showing the recipient's own name as the seller. The personalized screenshot acts as a 'conversation lure', sparking curiosity and the urge to reply with...
Red flags
- Unsolicited iMessage about a Marketplace item you never listed The 'seller' in the screenshot shares your name but not your profile photo Any message pressuring you to reply, click a link, scan a QR code or share a code
What to do
- 1Do not reply: ignore the message and delete it Open Facebook directly (not via the message) and review Marketplace activity, logins and recovery settings Report the impersonating profile via facebook.com/hacked and preserve its URL as evidence
Source
malwarebytes
Source reviewed by Mythos Forensic Team
https://www.malwarebytes.com/blog/threat-intel/2026/10/facebook-marketplace-phish-uses-your-name-and-numberFAQ
Is Facebook Marketplace scam uses your name and number to bait replies a real scam pattern?
Yes. Treat the message, call, or payment request as suspicious until you verify it through an official channel.
What are the first warning signs?
Unsolicited iMessage about a Marketplace item you never listed The 'seller' in the screenshot shares your name but not your profile photo Any message pressuring you to reply, click a link, scan a QR code or share a code
What should I do first?
Do not reply: ignore the message and delete it Open Facebook directly (not via the message) and review Marketplace activity, logins and recovery settings Report the impersonating profile via facebook.com/hacked and preserve its URL as evidence
Can LegalAudit check my case?
Yes. Start a free chat and paste the message, link, sender, or payment details for triage.