**** Via Truro Police Service
Facebook Marketplace Scam Warning
The Truro Police Service would like to warn the public about a trending scam within Facebook Marketplace. The suspects are posting quality items through Marketplace under fake aliases and requesting a deposit, typically via e-transfer or gift cards. Once the money is received, they will lead the victim to believe the item is ready for pick up, and send them to a random address of an unsuspecting citizen.
The Truro Police Service would like to remind the public when purchasing items online to always verify sellers to the best of your ability, and take extreme caution when sending deposits.
If you believe you were a victim of a fraud we encourage you to report it to the Truro Police Service at 1-902-895-5351 or you can contact the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501.
