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Diego Martin resident scammed out of $4,300 in fake gold chain purchase

Theft
Location: Facebook Marketplace transaction (unspecified location), Diego Martin
Region:
Diego Martin

A Diego Martin resident was defrauded of $4,300 after purchasing a fake gold chain advertised on Facebook Marketplace. The buyer met with the seller's representative on Tuesday to complete the transaction, paying the full amount after a quick test. The following day, the chain was confirmed fake at a Port of Spain pawn center, and the incident was subsequently reported to the West End Police Station.

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