In the age of online shopping, many have had their fair share of strange experiences.

But for one Adelaide woman, her recent purchase on Facebook Marketplace took a bizarre turn that left her scratching her head in disbelief.

Debbie, a resident of Craigmore, thought she had scored a great deal when she found a brand-new TV listed on Facebook Marketplace.

The seller claimed he had won the TV in a raffle and was looking to sell it.

A woman bought a $550 TV on Facebook Marketplace but received bizarre items instead. Image source: Shutterstock.

Debbie agreed to the asking price of $550 and arranged for the seller to drop off the TV at her home.

However, when she opened the box expecting to find her new television, she was met with a bewildering assortment of items.

Instead of a TV, the box contained a bag of kitty litter, two books, a hammer, and a packet of sugar. The items were carefully packed to mimic the weight of a TV, leaving Debbie utterly flabbergasted.

The incident, which took place around 11:30 am, was captured on Debbie's CCTV.

The footage shows the seller, a man driving a red Ford, offering to carry the box into her house.

After accepting the cash, he quickly drove off, leaving Debbie with her peculiar assortment of items.

The man's Facebook profile has since been deleted, leaving no trace of his online presence.

Debbie took to social media to share her strange experience.

It is understood that the South Australia Police is currently investigating the incident.

In similar news, a young mum from Queensland was left speechless after selling a piece of old furniture on Facebook Marketplace.

According to her, she put up an old workbench online for $50, and it wasn't long before a potential customer came knocking.

Roisin appeared in a video and recalled that after she gave her address, the customer arrived with his wife to collect the item.

That was when his strange behaviour began. Instead of handing over the $50 for the workbench, the couple said, 'Thank you so much for your generosity', loaded it into their trailer and drove away without paying.

Despite feeling scammed, she laughed off the incident since she needed to get rid of it for her upcoming move.

You can read more about this incident here.

Key Takeaways

• An Adelaide woman was scammed on Facebook Marketplace and received random items instead of a TV.
• Debbie paid $550 for what she thought was a new TV, but the box contained a bag of kitty litter, books, a hammer, and sugar.
• The scam took place during a daylight exchange, and the man responsible was caught on CCTV.
• South Australian Police are investigating the incident.

Have you ever experienced a strange or disappointing online shopping experience? Share your stories with us in the comments below.

 

[PattiB]

Am I so guillable, or has our Country become so unbelievably crooked, in recent years ? It just makes me so terribly
Sad to think this is widespread now.
Bring back the Good Old Days, when most people were Honourable and Honest. Tragic.

It makes me sad that people are so ready to rip the rest off. We are trying to downsize our possessions & our friends have said to put it on Gumtree etc. but we’ve considered it to be way to much trouble. Charities across the north of Tassie have benefited greatly. I just need to find a few more crafty people to offload stuff to. People’s behaviour is a bit depressing isn’t it?

 

[Petra]

And people talk about integrity.

First it was the sellers selling rubbish and running away.

Now, buyers are failing to pay and driving away with items.

To Buyers: In your communication with the seller, tell him/her clearly that he/she is to show you the item. If its a gadget/appliance he/she should demonstrate that the item actually Works First Before you pay.

To Sellers: In your communication with the buyer, tell him/her clearly that he/she is to show you the cash on arrival. You as seller will demonstrate the item FIRST Before he/she pays.

NO !! Never Ever let strangers into your house, especially if you are home alone.

 

[Thiagoros]

Should have checked the item involved before parting with your cash? also if female have a partner or friend with you, for your own safety?.

Indeed, it's always wise to thoroughly check the item before making a purchase to ensure its quality, functionality, and suitability for your needs. Additionally, having a partner or friend accompany you, especially in situations where safety might be a concern, can provide an extra layer of support and security.Gb Whatsapp