(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment is investigating a fraud after being contacted by concerned resident from a Crosier Street, Delhi, Norfolk County, Ontario address.
On Friday, January 23, 2015 a resident located an ad on a website for a motor vehicle that was for sale. Communication was established at which time the seller of the vehicle advised that they were currently in the United States of America, and was selling a vehicle that was stored in Alberta, Canada.
A price for the vehicle was negotiated and funds were then requested by the seller to be sent through a money transfer service. A phone number was listed on the ad however after being called it was determined that the number was no longer in service. This raised suspicion with the buyer who then contacted police.
The OPP are warning all Norfolk County residents to be extremely vigilant when searching web sites with items posted for sale. Some scam artists use stolen photos in their ads, claiming they are pictures of vehicles for sale. Actually, the seller does not have the vehicle that he/she is trying to sell. The seller will ask for money in advance and refer the unsuspecting person to a money wiring service. The buyer waits for few days and when they do not receive the vehicle, attempt to contact the seller, receiving no answer.