Buying a car on OfferUp may be a cheaper option, but it doesn't come without risks.
You can buy almost anything on OfferUp—but unfortunately, you can get sold out just as easily, especially through a number of different OfferUp phishing scams.
Stay cautious when buying pets from private sellers online—many listings could be fake with scammers attempting to steal your money.
When selling items online, accepting a cashier's check for payment can be a risky business as scammers use fake cashier's checks to steal from you.
Buying tickets via sites like Craigslist and Facebook may be the cheaper option, but you also risk buying a fake ticket that won't get you anywhere.