Users of the popular online marketplace Vinted have been put on alert following reports of a new scam that is targeting unsuspecting online shoppers. The warning comes from officers at the North East Regional Organised Crime Unit (NEROCU), who have issued guidance after nine victims in the North East of England reported losses totalling £2,600.
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The scam involves victims being contacted by a fake ‘Vinted’ chatbot, according to police. Once in communication with the fraudulent bot, victims are instructed to open a new Revolut account to supposedly resolve a transaction issue. They are then directed to add money to activate the account so that the previous amount can be retrieved. However, once funds are deposited, scammers swiftly empty the Revolut account, leaving victims out of pocket.
