Episode
Edmonton Man Scammed on Facebook Marketplace
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- May 10, 2026
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- 71
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Summary
Rick, an Edmonton resident, falls victim to a Facebook Marketplace scam, losing $4,500 on a laptop sale. Despite meeting at a public place and counting the cash twice, hes tricked into accepting counterfeit bills. Feeling embarrassed, he reports the incident to the police and advises others to do the same. He plans to handle future transactions at police stations, where buy-and-sell exchange zones are available. This incident serves as a reminder to stay vigilant and report scams to help catch the culprits. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/f239adf1b1247b31