Created: Dec 07, 2022 03:14 PM
Police issued a warning about an online scam (File image)
Victims of an internet scam soliciting payment for goods that are never delivered have lost an estimated $10,000, police said today.
A spokesman for the Bermuda Police Service issued a warning against making online payments in relation to the scam, recently brought to the public’s attention.
It advertises goods for sale via social media sites, mainly Instagram, accepts payments and fails to deliver the goods to the buyer.
The spokesman said: “Those involved in this scam have continued to exploit unsuspecting persons and have used method such as offering high end items such as furniture and appliances for sale at significantly reduced cost.
“Once an expression of interest is received from a prospective buyer, the would be seller then attempts to hasten payment by claiming there is a lot of interest in the item. Individuals not wanting to lose out on a ‘deal’, then make the payment and never receive the items advertised.
“So far an estimated $10,000 has been lost by individuals as a result of this illegal activity.”
He said there is one fraudulent Instagram account in particular, kamd_xo, that is being used to promote the items for sale, which has been brought to the attention of Instagram.
The spokesman added: “The public is advised to ignore any advertisements posted under this account or any other Instagram account where the seller insists you…
