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Impersonating a store owner to post a sale of old computers on Facebook to scam

NT (Hai Duong City) April 1, 2024 12:00

Recently, a fan in Hung Dao commune, Tu Ky district (Hai Duong) searched for information on buying used computers in the group "Clearance of old game shops - Old internet systems" on Facebook.

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Fake account posts old computers for sale on the group "Clearance of game shops - Old internet systems" on Facebook

Account "Le The Muoi" posted in this group with the content of needing to liquidate 25 old curved screen computers with phone number and address in Hai Duong city.

When Mr. M. expressed his intention to buy, the account owner asked him to make a deposit first. Because he was cautious, Mr. M. did not transfer the money. Later, Mr. M. went to the address listed in the post and was told by the store staff that this was an account impersonating the store owner, using the store's information to commit fraud.

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The account owner "Le The Muoi" posted an article warning about fake scams on social networks.

People need to be more vigilant when researching to buy used computers on social networks.

NT (Hai Duong City)
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Impersonating a store owner to post a sale of old computers on Facebook to scam