Users Report 5-Year Surge in Scams on Facebook Marketplace and Identity Theft Involving Crypto BS

Users have expressed growing frustration with scams on Facebook and its marketplace, highlighting a surge in identity theft and fraudulent listings. One user reported being a victim of identity theft for over five years, with scammers creating fake accounts that impersonate him and message his followers about cryptocurrency. Others have noted that their experiences on Facebook Marketplace have been similarly negative, with multiple users reporting that every inquiry about products leads to scams. This trend raises concerns about the effectiveness of Facebook's measures to combat fraudulent activity on its platform.