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12:34 22/04/2022
We have been made aware of a recent scam where people have advertised items for sale on social media and the ‘buyer’ has offered to pay via bank transfer.
When they arrive to collect the item, they show a screenshot of an approved transaction, and say that the money will be in the account in a few hours, however the money is never deposited.
Anyone selling goods online is asked to check with their banks that any payments have cleared in their accounts before handing over goods.
When buying or selling online, we would advise people follow this advice:
If you believe you may have fallen victim to any kind of fraud, then you can contact Action Fraud via their website or using the following contact methods.
You can also anonymously contact the independent charity Crimestoppers, on 0800 555 111, or by visiting the CrimeStoppers website.