The U.S. Secret Service is warning people in Kentuckiana to be careful when selling items on Craigslist.
The Secret Service says the suspects are paying for items with counterfeit money. They also say the suspects may be dangerous and carrying guns.
One local man is concerned for his safety after learning the suspects may be dangerous. Fortunately, he says, his encounter went smoothly, until he realized he had been ripped off afer trying to sell his PlayStation 4 on Craigslist.
He met an interested buyer at a local McDonald’s parking lot. Minutes after the transaction, he realized the bills were worthless.
The Secret Service is investigating and says the suspects have been aggressive in some cases. At least one victim was threatened with a gun.
The Secret Service started seeing an uptick of this scheme around Christmas and have been going after leads since then.
They believe the scammers are working in a group in Kentuckiana. They go after electronics, like gaming systems and cell phones. Hutzell warns people selling these items to be cautious.
Officials suggest to make the exchange in a public place, perhaps where there are cameras around, and never go alone.
This victim knows he is out the money and a PlayStation, but he has hope the investigators will catch these suspects before they take advantage of anyone else.
The Secret Service is aware of at least five victims, but they think there are many more.
Source: WDRB
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