Marketplace26 June 2026High
Fake Facebook Marketplace listings redirecting buyers off-platform
Sellers post in-demand items at competitive prices, then request payment through bank transfer or gift cards before the buyer can inspect.
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VehiclesCritical Risk26 June 2026
Nationwide spike in used vehicle deposit fraud
TrustEcho is tracking a coordinated wave of fraudulent private vehicle listings targeting interstate buyers. Sellers request holding deposits via direct bank transfer and disappear before inspection. Reports have increased 38% over the last 30 days across all states.
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Vehicles24 June 2026Critical
Used vehicle deposit scams targeting interstate buyers
Fraudsters impersonate private sellers, request a holding deposit and disappear before any inspection takes place.
Read MoreTrades & Services22 June 2026High
Unlicensed tradies collecting deposits and abandoning jobs
Door-knocking operators request 50% upfront for roofing or driveway work, then fail to return after the first day.
Read MoreProperty20 June 2026Medium
Rental bond fraud impersonating real estate agencies
Scammers list genuine rental properties under fake agent details and request bond payments via direct transfer.
Read MorePayment Fraud18 June 2026Critical
Invoice redirection attacks targeting small business
Compromised email accounts are used to send updated bank details for legitimate invoices, diverting payments.
Read MoreIdentity15 June 2026High
Identity document harvesting via fake job listings
Fraudulent recruiters request driver licence, passport and bank details during a fake onboarding process.
Read MoreProperty12 June 2026Medium
AI-generated rental inspection videos used to secure deposits
Scammers use synthetic video walkthroughs of properties they do not own to convince renters to transfer funds.
Read MoreVehicles10 June 2026High
Caravan and trailer listings with cloned VIN details
Listings show genuine compliance plates copied from real assets, masking stolen or non-existent vehicles.
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Verified Participants
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Two-Party Confirmation
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Shared Transaction Record
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Secure Funds Holding
Payment is protected from the moment it is committed until the deal is finalised.
Evidence Collection
Photos, documents and approvals are attached to the record as the transaction progresses.
Controlled Release of Funds
Payment is only released against agreed completion criteria, not promises.
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