We are aware of a scam circulating in your area. 

There have been a lot of reports on social media that there is a scam when buying items off FACEBOOK. The scammer will accept a deposit from you and give you their address to pick up the item up and it is a false address and you won't be able to get your deposit back. This is a reminder never to give out money online and if purchasing items online pay for the item once you have seen it.

Please help us raise awareness of this scam by informing your elderly or vulnerable relatives, friends and neighbours.

You can find plenty of crime prevention advice on our website: https://www.gloucestershire.police.uk/cp/crime-prevention/

If you have any further information or you have been scammed please report it to us online.

Please note, we're unable to accept reports of crime through Your Neighbourhood Alerts. You can report non-emergency crime online here. Always call 999 in an emergency.