Deputies accused three teenage boys of stealing tens of thousands of dollars of fishing gear from their Stock Island neighbors and using Facebook Marketplace and OfferUp to profit from their thefts.

Facebook-Meta is now responding to a series of exclusive Local 10 News investigations.

Over the course of 9 months, Bryan and Karla Bernet estimate between 50 and 60 strangers have come knocking on their door, looking to pick up new appliances.

Federal safety regulators are urging consumers to stop using baby pillows that have been linked to 10 infant deaths but are still being sold on Facebook Marketplace, despite being recalled two years ago.

For anyone looking to make some extra money or replenish that pocketbook, have you considered selling your old items online? Even if they’re in used condition and you’re selling them as such, you’ll still want to make them look attractive to potential buyers. If you’re selling clothes, include a shot of what the item looks like on. And if you’re selling kids stuff, upload a photo of your kids actually in the clothes (again, blur faces if you’re worried about privacy!) If you’re selling a dresser, for example, be prepared to provide all dimensions, weight, info about moving it, etc.