Craigslist scams.
On March 3rd, a fraud report was filed in the 1500 block Hwy. 54 West. The victim attempted to purchase a vehicle through Craigslist. He received a invoice via email from EBAY, clue # 1, he was dealing with Craigslist. He was asked to send the money by purchasing Reloadit cards, (Greendot, Vanilla style cards) and email the card information back. Once you do this you lose all control of the card. The person scamming you does not need the card, only the information on the card. The victim was then scammed again for more money before the scammer discontinued contact. Never send the card information out. If you are requested to complete a deal with these types of cards it is most likely a scam and you will lose. There has also been scams where victims were called and told they would be locked up by local police or deputies if they failed to purchase a card and send that information. Law Enforcement does not work that way. We will never request money via cards to keep you out of jail. Please don't be a victim, think about what you are doing before completing a transaction.
Address/Location
Fayette County GA Sheriffs Office
Johnson Ave
Fayetteville, GA 30214
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 770-461-6353