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.
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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