So, I have often used MARKETPLACE to sell on no longer needed items in my home. They go on to help people not able to afford to purchase new.
Having had a kitchen re-fit, I have several such items, I always ask for a cash payment and for item to be collected.
I put up a frost free fridge - three years old but in excellent order and would really service someone well. First person back said they wanted it and would arrange for DPD to collect this and to bring with them my cash payment.
So it struck me as strange - if not suspicious. No way would DPD be willing to collect an unpacked items such as this, and the cost would be horrific - people buying on market place are looking for bargains.
I played along to see how they were going to try to get money from me.......All became clear....... Just before this transaction is supposed to happen I get a message saying that all is arranged, but as DPD have to receive an insurance payment in advance. I will need tompay over this amount to them and when they come the cash I receive will include that amount. The amount being virtually double the amount I am charging for this fridge.
Okay....I called a halt at this point - but do wonder if other people may have gone along with it. Paid out money for this insurance'(?), and then have waited in vain for anyone to come with that money for them.
Be aware, very aware - there are some nasty people out there.
