Facebook has basically taken over the digital marketplace for buying and selling used items (something that Craigslist used to dominate). But even though it’s super accessible, there are some major Facebook Marketplace scams that buyers and sellers each need to be aware of. FB Marketplace has become super popular because of the easy…
1. Police board recommends for budget increase, against new positions Halifax Regional Police headquarters on Gottingen Street in June 2021. — Photo: Zane Woodford Yesterday, the Board of Police Commissioners recommended an increase to the police budget, but turned down a request for more staff, reports Zane Woodford. Two of…
The Laramie County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in putting the hammer down on whoever swiped more than $5,000 worth of tools from the public works department. Brandon Warner, Community Relations Specialist for the Sheriff’s Office, says the burglary occurred in the 4200 block of County Road…
An Australian grandmother accused of drug trafficking in Japan has been charged with importing 1.9kg of meth in what her family claims was part of an online ‘romance scam’. Western Australian woman Donna Nelson, 56, took a suitcase containing the ‘illegal stimulants’ onto a plane at Laos International Airport on January…
Don’t mess with this sister. Fox is reporting that two suspects allegedly tried to rob a center in New York state that provides food for the poor. However, their plans went south when they were suddenly stopped by a “quick-thinking’ individual who happened to be at the center that morning…
In happy news, the Matildas will be playing on the biggest stage of the FIFA Women’s World Cup. The announcement was made today to move the game to the largest arena in Sydney Olympic Park, following a huge demand for tickets. Now more than 83,000 fans will be able to…
Police urged users to ‘trust your instinct’ when agreeing to meet for hook-ups. (Getty) Police are warning London Grindr users about online safety following reports two thieves drugged and robbed men using the dating app. Metropolitan Police received four reports of drug-enabled burglaries in several parts of London between 31…
1. Good afternoon everyone, to our friends who are here with us on-site, as well as those who have joined us online. A warm welcome to the second edition of Scaminar, which is organised together with The Straits Times. The theme for this year’s Scaminar is “ACT Against Scams”. 2. …
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 31 — The Communications and Multimedia Content Forum of Malaysia (CMCF) revealed in its latest report that a total of 518 out of 734, or 71 per cent, of complaints received last year came from social media platforms. In a statement today, the self-regulated complaints bureau under…
If you see a Facebook post advertising free Southwest Airlines tickets in return for a simple reply, odds are it’s too good to be true. Such was the message the Texas-based carrier had for travelers on Sunday when it posted a clarification calling out a scam circulating on the platform….
