An incident in Dunoon saw someone purchase a hot tub from what they believed was a genuine selling site on Facebook. The hot tub was paid for, with delivery agreed, however it has never turned up.
A similar incident in Oban saw the victim purchase a vehicle online. However, after paying for this and travelling to uplift it, it has transpired the address provided was not that of the seller.
Finally, a victim in Clydebank has been defrauded after buying jewellery from a Facebook shop. However, it appears this has been a fraudulent site, created to copy a genuine store.
Please remember that when you purchase an item online through a private sale, you are risking being defrauded unless you physically see the item beforehand.
It is easy for scammers to create fake profiles and offer goods for sale.
Here are some tips to avoid being scammed:
Don’t part with your money if you’re in any doubt.
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