![]() These scam adverts claim to offer products that customers have previously returned to Amazon and are now, according to the adverts, being resold at heavily discounted prices by third parties. We’ve previously reported on the “unclaimed Amazon packages” scams that have been using Facebook Sponsored Ads to appear on the newsfeeds of Facebook users. Do some research on which sites are the best to use (like the ones we mentioned) and check social media posts for complaints.A search of Facebook’s Ad Library reveals the alarming extent to which cyber crooks exploit Facebook’s Sponsored Ads platform to proliferate their scams. This includes a detailed description of everything on the pallet, the amounts and model numbers.Īlso, be aware of fake auction sites that list products for sale but only want to steal your money. On some of the items, a manifest can be downloaded and viewed. While there would be no practical way to verify content, checking photos would be a good idea. And as they state, the lots and pallets aren’t checked or inspected. With most of these websites, the products are provided through third parties. states that “items are not inspected and may or may not be functional for the Amazon packages.” Generally, items on auction are returns (for whatever reason) or have been sitting in a warehouse for such a long time that they will need a deep clean. In most cases, the products that you are bidding on won’t be in pristine condition. It is easy to get excited about scoring a bargain on auction sites, but there are a few things that you need to keep in mind. ![]() The item’s locations are listed in auction details, along with a brief description, the auction closing times and the estimated retail value. This includes packages and undelivered goods from Amazon, Target, Walmart and Home Depot. The great thing about this website is that you can filter by brand or retailer. You bid on the item you would like and hope you win the auction.Īnother website that you can look at is, which is affiliated with GovDeals. Instead, you’re bidding on individual items listed across many categories. One such website is GovDeals, which USPS contracts to auction undelivered goods.įortunately, you aren’t bidding on a mysterious box with unknown content. There are a few websites where you can bid for unclaimed packages, but you also need to know about the risks. Similar to airlines, the deliveries are put up for auction. You can also buy packages that never made it to their destination from USPS and Amazon. Speaking of Amazon, lost item sales aren’t limited to airlines. Some of the more exciting things that have been found in lost luggage included a Nikon F camera from the Space Shuttle, an Egyptian burial mask, and shrunken heads from the Amazon rainforest. It is then priced and available for purchase either online or in-store. ![]() This is slightly different from luggage auctions, as the company opens the bags, checks the contents, and cleans them. It’s then sold to the public from a massive warehouse. It started over 50 years ago and has an agreement with several airlines to purchase lost luggage. When it comes to unclaimed baggage from airlines, you won’t get much bigger than the aptly named Unclaimed Baggage site in Scottsboro, Alabama.
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