A 27-year-old man has been charged by the Fiji Police M-PAiSA task force for allegedly deceiving individuals to gain financial advantage. According to reports, during the months of August and September, the man is accused of collecting $150 from two victims under the pretense of selling items posted on Facebook, which he did not deliver.
He now faces two counts of obtaining financial advantage by deception and is scheduled to appear in court at the Nadi Magistrates Court.
This incident serves as a reminder of the potential risks of online transactions, highlighting the importance of vigilance when engaging in online marketplaces. It is hopeful that through law enforcement efforts, victims of financial scams will find support and justice, reinforcing safe practices in digital transactions.
Summary: A 27-year-old man has been charged with deception after allegedly scamming two victims out of $150 through bogus sales on Facebook. He will appear in Nadi Magistrates Court to face the charges.
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