Altona resident's sharp instinct thwarts online marketplace scam

A keen instinct recently helped prevent an Altona resident from getting scammed through an online marketplace.
    
According to the Altona Police Service, the person received a cheque for $2,525 from someone looking to buy a $25 item they'd listed for sale on the social media platform. The buyer then requested the seller cash the cheque and send them back the over payment, raising a red flag with the seller who, instead, dropped the cheque off with police.

Altona police are once again urging residents to use caution when dealing with online sales and purchases.