The RCMP is warning people about fraudulent activity taking place on social media in the province.
So far, six complaints are being investigated in the Acadian Peninsula between Tracadie-Sheila and Sainte-Marie-Saint-Raphaël of money being stolen through online shopping posts.
Someone will post an item for sale on social media, and when someone shows interest, they are asked to send a money e-transfer to reserve the item.
Once payment is received, the advertisement is deleted and the seller cannot be reached to deliver the item.
Mounties say the amount of money stolen ranges in amounts up to $500. Items posted for sale include children’s toys and kitchen appliances.
They note that this kind of fraud could be happening in other areas of New Brunswick.
They are encouraging everyone who shops through social media to avoid making electronic payments before seeing the items in person.
If you have been victim of a similar fraud, contact your local police force.
