Facebook Marketplace turns into wild wild west where criminals and hackers rule, says report

According to a report, Facebook Marketplace has been overrun by criminals and hackers and the Facebook content moderators don’t always flag off scams they believe are taking place in the virtual bazaar.

Facebook Marketplace, a platform that was introduced in 2016 and has around 1 billion users has become a place for hackers to dupe users, says a new report. Marketplace is a dedicated hub where people can post used items for sale including cars, clothes, boats, toys and get connected to buyers, usually living in the same area, to complete the transaction.