A thorough investigation by the Economic Crime Team has resulted in the charging of a...
Published: 1:20 pm October 15, 2023
Updated: 10:42 am October 8, 2025
Facebook Adverts Lead To Man Being Charged With Multiple Offences

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A thorough investigation by the Economic Crime Team has resulted in the charging of a man with 18 offences related to a social media marketplace scam. The investigation was prompted by reports from multiple victims in areas across Essex, Suffolk, and Cambridgeshire.

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According to the complainants, they had placed items for sale on Facebook Marketplace. Upon meeting with potential buyers, they were promised payment through a bank transfer. However, despite appearances of a successful transaction, no payment was ever received.

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