Senior Sergeant Dylan Murray says in the past three months, police in Aoraki have investigated 21 complaints relating to online trading scams. (File photo)Online trading scams where some victims have been left up to $5000 out of pocket, have prompted police to urge caution when buying on the internet. “Nineteen complaints involve Facebook Marketplace and payments of up to $5000 being made by buyers to unscrupulous sellers,” Murray said. Monique Ford/Stuff Netsafe chief executive Martin Cocker urges people to be wary of online pet scams. “As people become more comfortable with online trading, the possibility of these scams occurring also increases.”

Source: Stuff May 09, 2021 03:22 UTC