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Question: What Happens When You Report A Seller On Facebook Marketplace

If you think a seller or product violates our Commerce Policies, you can report them: Keep in mind that we may suspend or ban sellers if they go against our Commerce Policies. Buyers who file fraudulent claims are also subject to consequences outlined in our Purchase Protection policies.

How do I report a bad marketplace seller on Facebook?

To report a seller on Facebook Navigate to Marketplace. Click a listing from the seller you want to report. Click the arrow in the top right of the screen. Click on Report Post or Report Seller. Follow the on-screen instructions.

What happens if you get scammed on Facebook marketplace?

Facebook Purchase Protection is automatically offered on certain types of products, so if you get scammed, you might be eligible for a refund. Items that are covered by the policy have a badge that says “Covered by Purchase Protection” on them.

Are Facebook Marketplace reports anonymous?

When something gets reported to Facebook, we’ll review it and remove anything that doesn’t follow our Community Standards. Unless you’re reporting an incident of intellectual property infringement, your report will be kept confidential and the account you reported won’t see who reported them.

Can you report sellers on Facebook?

From your News Feed, in the left menu, click Marketplace. Click a listing that you want to report or hide. Click Hide item or Report post. To submit your report, follow the on-screen instructions.

Can you find out who reported you on Facebook?

You cannot find out who reported you on Facebook. Facebook keeps this information confidential as it could become a problem if you knew who it was that reported you.

What happens when report someone on Facebook?

What does reporting someone mean? Facebook will receive and review your complaint. If the person you reported has violated Facebook’s Community Standards, then his or her account will be disabled. Depending on the offense, the account could be disabled permanently.

Will Facebook refund my money if I was scammed?

If you’ve used Facebook Pay to send money in Messenger, Facebook cannot issue a refund. According to Facebook’s own guidance, there is no official method for getting a Messenger refund. In practice, you only have two options available to you: Ask the seller to return the money.

Can I report a Facebook scammer to the police?

For those who have experienced website scams or fraud via an online purchase, reach out to the Internet Crime Complaint Center at www.ic3.gov. This is a Federal Bureau of Investigations (FB) website. All you need to do to report the crime is provide the FBI with some basic information.

How do you report a scammer on Facebook?

Open the Facebook app for iOS or Android. Go to the impersonating Page. Tap from the top right and select Find support or report Page. Select Scams and Fake Pages. Select the option that best describes the impersonating Page. Tap Next.

What will happen if your account is reported?

Instagram often fails to follow through on real reports, so if there’s nothing inappropriate it likely won’t do anything to the account your reported. Reporting does often result in your account blocking the account you reported. Learn how to unblock on Instagram here if you want to follow that person again.

Can Admin see who reported a post?

No. All the group admins will see is a notification of what was removed. They won’t be able to tell whether it was discovered by the AI or reported by a person, let alone who the person was.

How many reports does it take to close a Facebook account?

It could be 10 or more. There is no fixed number mentioned officially. It depends on the severity of the case and the authenticity of the report. Sometimes even one genuine report can make Facebook delete an account and that too within 24 hours.

What are the rules for selling on Facebook marketplace?

Facebook Marketplace Rules Certain items cannot be sold. Facebook maintains a list of items that are not allowed to be sold on Marketplace. You must sell a physical item. The description of the item must match the image. Before-and-after pictures are prohibited.

How long does it take Facebook to respond to a report?

Well, now you can with the addition of the Support Inbox. While this feature is difficult to locate, you are now able to open up a support ticket within Facebook. While responses can take upwards of 24-48 hours, it is still nice to have a way to send them a direct message.

Is Facebook Marketplace legally binding?

Not only Facebook T&C, but all Terms and Conditions of every website you access are a legally binding contract. By using a website you agree to the T&C and this is the agreement that governs your relationship with the website owner.

Can you report someone on Marketplace?

Click Marketplace. Click the listing from the seller you want to report. Scroll down and click the Seller’s Name. Click Report.

How do I delete a Facebook violation?

How it works. If your photo, video or post is removed for violating Facebook’s rules, you will be given the option to “Request Review.” Appeals will be conducted by a “community operations” team within 24 hours. If Facebook determines it made a mistake removing content, it will be restored.

How do I see my Facebook violations?

Below the Recent Violations section: You can see individual violations from your Page. For Community Standards violations, you can tap the violation to learn more. You can then tap Continue to either accept the decision or request review depending on the type of violation.

What happens when you report a Facebook account as fake?

After you report an imposter account, Facebook will review the report and subsequently take action. Facebook does not allow impersonating accounts, so once it confirms the account is fake, it takes steps towards removing it. Facebook isn’t clear about how long it takes to review a fake account report or who reviews it.