Short answer: some are legit, many aren’t — because Facebook is a marketplace and a minefield, often at the same time.
Do a quick sniff test: verify an Australian dealer licence (state regulator), match the ABN to a real business, and confirm a physical address and landline that actually ring.
Refuse weird payment requests (gift cards, crypto, “escrow” you’ve never heard of), insist on in-person inspection and a PPSR check, and walk if they dodge questions about warranty or cooling‑off rights.
If a price looks like a typo from a parallel universe, it probably is. Prefer established dealer sites or trusted platforms like Tradingpost where sellers play by clearer rules.
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