RCMP are warning residents about the risks involved in buying and selling items online after receiving reports of a recent scam involving the sale of a recreational vehicle.
Police in Grand Falls-Windsor were contacted by someone who was attempting to sell the vehicle online through a popular website.
Someone, who was posing as a potential buyer, requested that the seller fill out a vehicle report and provided a link to do so.
When the seller received the report link, they soon realized it was a fake website, but not before providing their credit card information.
They notified police and their bank and were able to have the card cancelled before any money was taken.
RCMP say the incident serves as a reminder about online transactions with people or groups you do not know. They remind people to do their research and verify information and to beware of any requests to cover fees or pay money up front.
