'There have been incidents where the victims have been threatened'
Detective Sergeant John Prendergast said: “In some cases, sellers are shown screenshots of bank transfers that have not been cleared and there have been incidents where the victims have been threatened.”
Sellers are advised to check the buyer's profiles, meet in busy areas covered by CCTV, be wary of “too good to be true” offers and avoid meeting alone. DS Prendergast added: “I must stress that even taking these precautions may not prevent you from becoming a victim of crime.
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