Comments on: Beware Google Authentication Scam Targeting Online Sellers

By: Ina Steiner

Ina Steiner — Mon, 10 Jan 2022 20:22:17 +0000

In reply to thirdstone. In the press release, it said scammers also target "sites where you post about lost pets," so it was a reference to users of those types of sites. (Despicable to target sad pet owners)

By: NYSteve

NYSteve — Mon, 10 Jan 2022 16:29:18 +0000

Is it my old eyes, or is every ‘ghost’ scam slightly out of focus, like the old mimeograph copies?

By: MyVintageCocktail

MyVintageCocktail — Mon, 10 Jan 2022 13:13:48 +0000

I encountered this several times when listing to Facebook’s marketplace and once or twice on Craigslist. Could tell immediately it was a scam. But until now, I wasn’t exactly sure how they used this information; glad I read this! As soon as I replied that I knew it was a scam, they dropped me like a hot potato, all except one who tried to convince me she was legit. I haven’t gotten one of these in a long time, so I’m wondering if there are coordinated groups of scammers doing this in defined geographical areas. If it were random, you’d think I’d get one of these authentication requests every time I posted a listing.

By: thirdstone

thirdstone — Mon, 10 Jan 2022 12:24:57 +0000

What the deuce is “Fluffy-finders”? And why are they specifically called out along with buyers and sellers?