Police are looking into the matter.
Online marketplace Carousell has restricted a seller who allegedlyearlier shared how he came across the woman, known as J, advertising staycations at five-star hotels from as low as $294 per day.
"Turns out it was all empty promises," said the Stomper, who arrived at the hotel to check in, only to be told that his booking had yet to be paid for. He ended up paying for the hotel stay out of his own pocket.In response to a Stomp query, a Carousell spokesman said:"We have reached out to the seller to investigate the dispute. The seller is currently restricted from our marketplace, until our investigations to resolve the transactions are conclusive.
"To ensure a safe transaction, we encourage users to keep their conversations on the app as we have systems in place that can help to detect fraudulent behaviour.
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