Latest Scam Targets People Selling Online

Laois seller narrowly escaped online rip off.

People in the midlands are being advised to be cautious of a new scam when selling goods online. 

Laois' Frank Parker was advertising an item on Done Deal when he received a text from a potential buyer - who claimed to be too far away to collect it from him but suggested using a service, which they claimed was ran by DPD. 

He says he had a lucky escape because his bank noticed the unusual activity and contacted him immediately to cancel the card.

He believed the site he was being directed to was genuine:

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