Recommendation

Caution

Overall Summary

Suspicious

Why we think so

This Facebook Marketplace listing advertises a new Sony Alpha 7iii camera for €200 in Veere, Netherlands. The seller, Chantal Kimberly, has a nearly empty profile, no visible ratings or reviews, and minimal Marketplace activity. The seller’s public listings show only one other item—a used car—which appeared shortly before this camera listing. The price for this high-demand camera is far below typical secondhand value. OSINT checks reveal no public scam reports about the seller, but the profile lacks transaction history, badges, or verifying details. The listing is not Facebook Purchase Protected, and while shipping is enabled, the description refers to a completely different product (an e-step scooter), adding to confusion and risk. 🟠

Confidence Score

25%

Risk Insights

🟠

No scam reports found, but identity unclear

No scam complaints for seller online.

Seller has no reviews, ratings, or visible activity.

Listing mixes products, lowering trust.

⚠️

Listing confusion increases risk

Item title (Sony Alpha 7iii) does not match description (scooter).

Very low price for claimed product.

No Facebook purchase protection for the listing.

Contradictory Signals

Absence of scam reports is weak evidence for trust since the account is so thinly developed and new.

Signal A: No public fraud reports or negative reviews found for this profile.

Signal B: All other seller and listing signals point to above-average risk.

Category Scores

Identity 30/100

Reputation 20/100

Technical 60/100

Content 15/100

Legal 50/100

Business Validity 20/100

Red Flags & Warnings

Profile has no ratings, reviews, or past sales data visible.
Unusually low price for a sought-after camera model.
Item description does not match the listing title.

🔎 Detailed Checks & Analysis

Seller transparency and account age

Score: 30/100

Failed

"The Marketplace profile for Chantal Kimberly is thin, showing only minimal activity and no transaction history."

Reason: There is almost no public information about the seller, and their profile lacks indicators of experience or reliability.

Listing content consistency and detail

Score: 15/100

Failed

"Although presented as a camera listing, the body describes a scooter (Kukirin G2 Pro), which is either an error or a possible fraud tactic."

Reason: The listing's title and description do not refer to the same item, making it impossible to confirm what is actually for sale.

Seller reputation and public online signals

Score: 20/100

Failed

"No ratings, reviews, or complaints. This makes risk difficult to assess—legitimate sellers usually have at least a few."

Reason: No positive or negative transaction signals are visible, indicating either a new or unused account.

Price realism and buyer risk

Score: 20/100

Failed

"This price is 3–4 times lower than typical used-list prices, with no explanation given, increasing buyer risk."

Reason: The Sony Alpha 7iii usually trades on secondary markets for much higher prices, so offering a 'new' item at €200 is classic bait.

Scam/fraud complaints or negative press

Score: 60/100

Passed

"Web and OSINT review found no prior fraud or scam links attached to this seller name or Facebook ID."

Reason: No discovered online scam reports or fraud accusations for this profile or listing.

Platform and transaction protections

Score: 50/100

Failed

"Offered shipping is 'offsite' and not covered by Facebook's protections."

Reason: The listing is not covered by Facebook Purchase Protection, so users must rely on their own caution.

Your Next Steps

1

Do not pay or provide personal details until you have verified the item and identity of the seller in person.
2

Request a video call or extra photos with a custom request to confirm the seller actually possesses the camera.
3

Be cautious about shipping payments—prefer cash on collection or in-person transactions.
4

Report the listing to Facebook if you suspect misleading behavior or fraud.
5

Look for similar listings by the same seller to spot suspicious posting patterns.

Evidence & Citations

No evidence of fraud or scam reports found for 'Chantal Kimberly' on Facebook
No relevant complaints or warnings found for the seller name in public sources.

🕵🏻 Keep investigating

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