After a recent arrest on January, 19th, by the the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office (OPSO) a warning has been issued to be aware of a scam that is being perpetrated on Facebook Marketplace online site.

According to OPSO, a local Marketplace seller was contacted by someone they thought wanted to buy their 2023 Chevrolet Corvette. When the person agreed to pay the price listed by the seller, they set up a wire transfer. The seller later learned that the wire transfer was reversed and notified the authorities. However, the agreement to sell the car was still in place. OPSO was on the scene when the suspects arrived to pick up the vehicle.

In light of the recent developments individuals are strongly urged that if they are selling an item on a social media platform, verify with their bank that the funds being received are good. In some cases, it may take up to seven days until the transfer is complete and for the bank to receive a notification. Until the funds are secured with the bank and they have given you confirmation, the seller should maintain possession of the item.