Mercari

A user is suspicious of a $100 Nintendo Switch 2 listing on Mercari, as the console is typically worth over $500. The seller has no reviews, a new account, and provided an unclear reason for selling, while the buyer is concerned about potential scams despite video proof of the item.

A Reddit user reported falling victim to a scam on Mercari after communicating outside the app and sending $72 via Zelle. The scammer used fake FedEx videos and package images, later threatening the user with their phone number and address. The user expressed anxiety about potential retaliation but sought reassurance they would not be harmed.

A Mercari seller disputes a buyer's claim of damaged items, as the buyer only provided photos of the undamaged box. The seller checked UPS tracking and found no damage, suspecting the buyer altered items after opening. The buyer also falsely accused the seller of providing a non-working game code despite the listing explicitly stating it was included.

A user purchased an item on Mercari, but the package was returned due to postal issues. The vendor communicated via Instagram (against Mercari's TOS) and later offered a refund through Cashapp or Zelle, raising concerns about potential scams. The user also received a suspicious Instagram message from an unknown account, prompting fears of being targeted on a 'suckers list.'

A new scam on Mercari involves selling Sony a7ii/iii cameras at low prices with high shipping fees, followed by claims the item is 'for free' if contacted via text. Scammers often fabricate a story about the camera belonging to their 'son who passed away in a car accident.'

A US seller on Mercari is offering heavily discounted tech items and claiming to give them away for free if buyers text them. The seller immediately requested an address when questioned about product details, raising concerns about data collection. The seller's page is new, and the phone number used is an 800 number.

Marty Christopher McDaniel and Kenny Price are charged with conspiring to sell stolen retail goods from 2020 to 2024 through McDaniel's business, The Gold King, using online platforms like eBay and Mercari. They allegedly purchased stolen items from 'boosters' and resold them, generating over $580,000 in profits.