Scammers are using Facebook to advertise horses for sale in West Devon area.
Devon and Cornwall Police have been made aware of a scam involving the advertising of horses for sale on Facebook.
Persons interested in the advertisement of purchasing a horse have been asked to pay a deposit in advance, the details of a stables in the West Devon area have been given on the advertisement along with details of horses for sale, when direct contact has been made with the stables it has then been found to be a scam.
They advise persons looking to buy a horse to be vigilant, do thorough research and do not pay money in advance.
If you have any information or concerns please phone 101 or make contact via the Devon & Cornwall Police website.
If you have been a victim of fraud please contact Action Fraud at www.actionfraud.police.uk or phone 0300 123 2040.
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