Leboncoin.fr in the news

Online platforms will report sellers exceeding 30 sales or 2,000 euros annually to tax authorities, though most personal item sales remain non-taxable.

The article critiques the trend of joggers wearing 'finisher' T-shirts, some even bought on Leboncoin, to display past race achievements, comparing it to a LinkedIn profile for runners.

A historic sailboat, set to race in the 2026 Route du Rhum, is listed for sale on Leboncoin.

Leboncoin is facing a new animal scandal due to the illegal sale of tens of thousands of rabbits disguised as donations on its platform.

Leboncoin users are reporting sudden account blocks with no warning or clear explanation, leading to inability to buy, sell, or access funds, and difficulties in resolution.

A woman was convicted of complicity in 13 online scams on Leboncoin and Facebook between June 2020 and January 2021, where victims paid for items they never received.

Leboncoin's CFO Céline Dupuis is steering the company's growth by strategically allocating resources, fostering a performance culture, and leveraging data for innovation in a competitive online marketplace.

Salins-les-Bains successfully sold its dilapidated Temple chapel through an advertisement placed on Leboncoin.

Aurore lost 3,000 euros in a banking scam initiated through a Leboncoin transaction, involving manipulation tactics to make her transfer money from her own accounts under the pretense of returning an erroneous deposit.

The Haviland mansion in Paris, formerly the headquarters of Maison de l'Europe, is listed for sale on Le Bon coin for 3.3 million euros for public use after a previous failed auction.

An illegal pet trade is flourishing online, with platforms like Leboncoin hosting clandestine breeders who exploit legal loopholes, leading to severe health issues for animals and fueling abandonment.

Leboncoin, a leading French online marketplace for second-hand goods, faces a rising tide of scams, prompting users to adopt strict precautions for secure transactions and swift reporting of fraudulent activities.

Omny, a new platform, is challenging established real estate listing sites by offering an AI-powered search directly within ChatGPT, connecting users with agencies without platform intermediaries.

Leboncoin.fr is organizing TEDxleboncoin, an event on September 30 in Paris, to discuss how we inhabit the world, bringing together experts to explore the meaning of living spaces.

A woman nearly fell victim to a rental scam on Leboncoin in Jonzac, where a fake landlord demanded a deposit before a property visit.

Sellers on Leboncoin are being scammed by fraudulent payment links that trick them into authorizing recurring direct debits instead of receiving payment for sold items.

Electric vehicles experience a dramatic depreciation of 59% in five years, significantly more than petrol or diesel cars, due to rapid technological shifts and market dynamics.

Many French consumers, like Gaïa, are increasingly turning to older, more affordable used cars found on platforms like Leboncoin due to budget constraints, prioritizing reliability and low running costs over modern features.

The EU proposes simplifying tax reporting rules for online second-hand sales platforms by increasing the financial threshold to 3,000 euros and removing the transaction count, impacting platforms like Leboncoin.fr.

Leboncoin's study indicates an average 59% depreciation for electric vehicles after five years, making them appealing second-hand options.