iPhone sellers robbed by fake Facebook Marketplace buyer in Langford, B.C.: RCMP

Facebook Marketplace scams reach Finland

After contacting their targets, scammers use bots to send messages purportedly from a delivery service to them, requesting payment for goods or deliveries.

Fake buyer allegedly assaults iPhone seller before robbing another on same night in Langford: RCMP

West Shore RCMP is warning of the risks of buying and selling via online marketplaces after meet-ups to exchange iPhones resulted in injury or theft.

iPhone sellers robbed by fake Facebook Marketplace buyer in Langford, B.C.: RCMP

Police in Langford are asking the public to be on the lookout after two Facebook Marketplace transactions went awry in the city in the span of about 30 minutes.

Multiple iPhone robberies via Facebook Marketplace prompt West Shore RCMP investigation

They happened within a half hour span. The post Multiple iPhone robberies via Facebook Marketplace prompt West Shore RCMP investigation appeared first on Victoria Buzz.

Langford Facebook iPhone sales end in theft, assault

RCMP investigating two incidents that were reported on Jan. 5

West Shore RCMP: Theft & assault around phones sold on Facebook Marketplace - Island Social Trends

Tuesday January 7, 2025 | LANGFORD, BC by Mary P Brooke | Island Social Trends West Shore RCMP is currently investigating two reports about robbery and theft of phones. One case involves a robbery and the other a theft of iPhones that were being sold via Facebook Marketplace. Both reports were received on the evening […] The post West Shore RCMP: Theft & assault around phones sold on Facebook Marketplace appeared first on Island Social Trends.