Image of man released after reports of scam in Fleet and Church Crookham
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Do you recognise this man?
Officers investigating reports that residents have been scammed after trying to sell items online would like to speak with him.
We received reports that two people in Fleet and Church Crookham had advertised electrical goods on Facebook Marketplace in May.
A man then used a fake profile with false details to contact the sellers to arrange collection for the items.
Once at the address, the money did not transfer into the seller’s account, but they were told this could take up to 24 hours for it to appear.
At one address, the man told the seller they could take a photograph of his driving licence to ease any concerns. It has now transpired this licence did not belong to him.
The man then left with the items and blocked the sellers on social media.
It has been reported that:
- On Monday 20 May, a man attended an address on Walker Close, Church Crookham, to purchase a computer (44240211564).
- On Friday 31 May, a man attended an address on Ryeland Close, Fleet, to purchase a phone (44240228538).
Since this was reported to us, officers have been carrying out various enquiries and are now in a position to release an image of a man they would like to speak with.
He has been described as being white, aged in his mid-20s, and around 5ft 7ins tall. If you recognise him, please call 101 quoting the reference numbers above.
You can also report to us online: https://www.hampshire.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell-us-about-existing-case-report/
Officers would like to take this opportunity to give residents some crime prevention advice if you are selling items online.
Please do not hand over any of your property to someone before receiving payment. If at all possible, do not give your home address to strangers.
Read more crime prevention advice here: https://www.hampshire.police.uk/advice/advice-and-information/fa/fraud/personal-fraud/common-scamming-tools/