Facebook scammer costs Islander dear

Facebook scammer costs Islander dear

The criminal targeted the victim on Facebook and gained their trust through an online friendship before convincing them they had won the lottery.

He then asked the Islander to send him money to cover various costs such as taxes and shipping charges.

The scammer even hacked the account of a friend of the victim and sent messages under their name claiming that he was genuine.

The fraudster never met his victim in person.

Anyone with any information or concerns is urged to contact the force on 612612.

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