A woman has been charged after police uncovered multiple alleged Facebook Marketplace scams that defrauded victims across the country.
Police allege a 37-year-old woman from Donvale in Melbourne put high-end fashion items up for sale online during April and May.
Once customers paid for the items, the Melbourne woman allegedly pocketed the money and never sent the products to the buyers.
There were at least 20 victims caught up in the alleged scam who are believed to be from all over Australia.
At least 20 victims across the country were allegedly scammed by a woman on Facebook Marketplace
“The scams are worth thousands of dollars,” a statement from Victoria Police said.
The Melbourne woman was arrested at her home in Donvale on Wednesday.
She was charged with 25 counts of obtaining property by deception.
The woman was refused bail to appear at Ringwood Magistrates Court on Thursday.
Anyone with more information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers.
A 37-year-old woman advertised the sale of high-end fashion items on Facebook Marketplace and allegedly kept the money and goods after customers paid for them.
