Bought a PC on Facebook Marketplace, It Was Rented

A reddit report about a phishing scam that cost someone Amount not specified. Learn how to avoid falling victim.

Hello everyone. I need some help on the situation. I purchased a PC off Facebook Marketplace. Paid $2300 cash for it. Went to the person's home to pick it up with my brother, and the house and person seemed legit. They are flipping computers. There was a bunch of hardware etc. in his house, and it looked like a rich family. They told me that they purchased this PC from another person and were reselling it to me. I tested the PC and everything checked out, so I went home. About 2 months later, I get a message on my screen that the PC is rented and payment is past due. The message contained information of the account holder, such as email, phone number, and last 4 digits of credit card on file. The very next day, the leasing company calls me and leaves a voicemail referring to me as an account holder and asking me to give them a call back regarding payment options. How is that even possible? What should I do? I will attach a screenshot of the computer screen. Thank you. Update: I will be meeting a seller, and he is willing to replace it for a different system. The person is a reseller so they easily could have been scammed just as I am. Their FB store has over 270 sales and 4.8 avg reviews rating (93 reviews), and the Facebook Marketplace account has been operating since 2021. I will update you guys on how it went. Thank you for all the replies. Also, I found out it is not a leased PC. It is a rented PC, which makes matters worse. I hope it goes well with the reseller. Thank you all once again.

🛡️ How to Protect Yourself

1

Check for spelling errors and poor grammar in emails

2

Use two-factor authentication on all accounts

3

Hover over links to see the actual URL before clicking

Verify Suspicious Messages Instantly

Don't fall victim to scams. Use ScamPup to check any suspicious message, link, or email before it's too late.

Check with ScamPup →

Share This Story

Help others avoid scams by sharing this prevention story.

Disclaimer: This content is compiled from publicly available scam reports and community submissions. ScamPup is not responsible for the accuracy of information regarding specific companies, individuals, locations, or brands mentioned in these stories. Always verify information independently and consult professionals for legal or financial advice.