Police warn of another scam in Dumfries and Galloway
Written by admin on December 22, 2011
Police are warning of a scam which appears to have happened a few times now in Dumfries and Galloway, the latest one involving the purchase of a cat through an internet site. The victim started off by agreeing the price of £250, however charges for insurance and shipping costs then inflated the price to nearly £1000. As the delivery time drew near a call was received demanding more money before the cat would be delivered. The victim in this case has lost a substantial amount of money and did not receive the cat.
Anyone with any information on this or similar incidents is asked to contact police on 0845 600 5701 or any police officer. Information can also be left with the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or online at Crimestoppers-uk.org. No personal details are taken, information is not traced or recorded and you will not go to court. Crime prevention advice can be found on our police website www.dg.police.uk
