Here are 3 important safety reminders NBC Chicago [Video]

Flea markets and yard sales are still around, but they aren’t as popular as they once were.

These days, much second-hand selling has moved online year-round to websites and social media, including Facebook Marketplace.

But before you make a purchase, there are some things you should do to ensure your money and data are safe.

And while buying a car from a stranger might not typically be recommended, if that’s what you choose, make sure to do your homework.

That’s what one recent purchaser did.

“Because we had people in common in the area, I felt actually more secure about buying the car from that person,” Michelle Concha said.

Along with getting a good deal using social media, you can also get scammed. Consumers have lost more than $2.7 billion to social media scams since 2021.

While you might think scammers lurking on Facebook Marketplace want money, they might actually be after your data. As a …