FACEBOOK MARKETPLACE SCAM

Couple scammed in $600 Facebook Marketplace purchase where they were sent a toy and ball, state police say

The incident was reported on Jan. 20.

By Tony Di Domizio

Managing Editor

Thursday, February 6, 2025

Pennsylvania State Police

Pennsylvania State Police Photo by Tony Di Domizio.

The incident was reported on Jan. 20.

  • Public Safety



Pennsylvania State Police are investigating a report of a Facebook Marketplace scam that occurred last month in Worcester Township.

Police said they were called to Water Stret Road at Two Glens Lane on Jan. 20 at 6:21p.m. for a report of theft by deception.

Upon arrival, the victims – a 37-year-old woman and 42-year-old man – told police they fell victim to a scam, in which they sent $608 via Venmo in anticipation of receiving bicycle suspensions, police said.

What they got – a children’s toy and a ball.

The incident is under investigation.

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Tony Di Domizio

Tony Di Domizio is the Managing Editor of NorthPennNow, PerkValleyNow, and CentralBucksNow. Email him at tony@accessgmt.com. Tony graduated from Kutztown University, with a degree in English/Professional Writing and Electronic Media. He went on to serve as a reporter and editor for various news organizations, including Lansdale Patch/AOL and The Reporter in Lansdale. A fourth-generation Lansdalian, he attended North Penn High School, graduating in 1998. He's interviewed Jesse Spano, and the co-creator of The Joker, and is two degrees of separation from The King (of Rock).

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