The man could have been involved in at least eight similar cases with losses amounting to more than $9,000. Read more at straitstimes.com.
SINGAPORE - A 28-year-old man was arrested for his suspected involvement in a series of e-commerce scams involving the sale of “Pokemon” cards.
The police said they received several reports between June 20 and 24 from victims who were allegedly cheated by an online seller who had advertised the sale of “Pokemon” cards on Carousell.Officers from Ang Mo Kio Division established the identity of the man and arrested him on Monday.The police advised members of the public to purchase only from authorised sellers or reputable sources, especially for high-value items.
Scammers could also entice buyers to contact them directly through messaging platforms such as WhatsApp or WeChat by offering a better or faster deal if bank transfer payments are made directly to them.
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