Expensive iPhones or vehicle parts were the most frequent goods falsely advertised and some purchases were worth thousands of dollars. Photo: ReutersSouthern police are calling for people to vigilant after a "significant increase'' in people using Facebook to rip-off unsuspecting consumers. Expensive iPhones or vehicle parts were the most frequent goods advertised and some purchases had been worth thousands of dollars, he said. "Using sites that are not reputable to purchase goods can be risky, especially if you don't first verify the seller's identity. If consumers used "a non-reputable site'' like Facebook they should confirm the sellers identity before completing the sale.

Source: Otago Daily Times July 26, 2017 04:18 UTC