A middle-aged Queensland man with a history in criminal investigation, says falling victim to an online scam is a reminder that anyone can be targeted. He handed over a diagnostic mechanics tool that retails for about $13,000, but did not receive the money for the sale. Scammers offer to transfer the money by electronic bank transfer, before sending a photograph of a fake receipt and a copy of a fraudulently obtained driver’s licence. After sending the fake documents, the scammers insist on sending a third party, usually a legitimate parcel delivery service, to collect the items from the seller before they realise the funds have not been transferred.
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-10-09/qld-gumtree-online-seller-scam-warning/10356410
