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Nepfoto’s op marktplaatsen

Gestolen, bijgesneden of stockachtige foto’s kunnen lege advertenties echt laten lijken.

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What are fake marketplace photos?

Fake marketplace photos are images used to sell something the seller cannot or will not deliver — often stolen from real listings, brand sites or stock libraries.

Edits may hide logos, change colours, crop serial labels or stitch several products into one “bundle” that never existed.

The goal is usually to create enough trust for a deposit, full payment or off-platform transfer.

How the photo scam typically works

  • Criminals copy popular product photos from legitimate shops.
  • They post a low price with urgency (“last one”, “leaving today”).
  • They push bank transfer, gift cards or crypto to avoid platform protection.
  • After payment, the account disappears or excuses pile up.
  • Sometimes the same photo set reappears under new seller names.

Warning signs

  • Prices far below comparable local listings
  • Watermarks, odd crops or mismatched lighting across the gallery
  • Stock-style backgrounds that do not match the claimed location
  • Seller will not provide a live photo with today’s date or a unique detail
  • Pressure to leave the marketplace chat for WhatsApp-only deals
  • New accounts with polished photos but almost no reviews

What to do

  • Search the image description and brand model on other sites — identical stock is a red flag.
  • Stay on the marketplace’s protected checkout when possible.
  • Paste any payment or shop URL into Fraudly before you pay.
  • Upload a listing screenshot to Fraudly AI Image Analysis if details look inconsistent.
  • Walk away if the seller refuses simple authenticity checks.
  • Report the listing and warn the platform.

Safety checklist

  • Compare price to reality, not to the photo quality
  • Prefer in-platform payment protection
  • Verify domains independently
  • Ask for a live photo with a unique cue
  • Keep records of chats and transfers

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Veelgestelde vragen

Can reverse image search catch every fake listing?
No. Fresh edits and AI-assisted images may not match. Combine image checks with seller history and payment-path caution.
Does Fraudly publish my listing screenshot?
No. User uploads are analysed privately and are not used as public SEO content or example reports.

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