Internet sales alert after parrot con
POLICE in South Yorkshire have issued a warning to people thinking of buying items over the internet after a couple in Barnsley were conned out of £320.
The pair visited a website where users could search for and buy birds. After seeing an advert for a macaw, they agreed to pay the 230 via money transfer website Moneygram.
After their parrot never arrived the couple contacted police and realised they had been victims of fraud.
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Hide AdPc Nick Mount from South Yorkshire Police said: "You should be cautious of all internet sales and ensure you read all website policies and safety advice before approving a sale.
"Like the Moneygram website states, it should only be used for transfer between two known parties so if you are asked to use this as part of a transaction, please decline and stop all contact with the advertiser."