# Edmonton Man Scammed on Facebook Marketplace

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Podcast: [Canada News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/canada-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7590263)
Published: 2026-05-10T23:32:10+00:00
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## Resource

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: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/f239adf1b1247b31

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