26-year-old Auckland man arrested for 27 Facebook Marketplace fraud charges; police warn of platform's criminal use and advise caution for users.

26-year-old Auckland man arrested on 27 fraud charges allegedly committed over Facebook Marketplace. Police warn platform "a hunting ground for criminals" and advise users to avoid depositing money into another user's bank account or going inside someone's house for a trade, instead arranging public places for trades. Up to 60 cases of Facebook Marketplace scams and frauds have been reported to the police in a month.

June 17, 2024
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