Photo Four mums from Rainham were targeted by an online scammer on Facebook. Picture: iStock
Facebook scammer creates fake Christmas fair at…
An internet con artist tried to scam people by asking for money to have a stall at a primary school Christmas fair that didn't exist. A post was sent to a Facebook residents' group offering £40 pitches at an event at Parkwood Primary School in Deanwood Drive, Rainham. It said the fair would take place at the school between 10am and 5pm on November 25 and 26. However, when people messaged the scammer, the person requested that money be paid into a private bank account. Four mums replied but became wary and contacted the school and fellow parents who confirmed the individual’s name was not known… → Continue reading
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