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An alleged text scammer attempting to splash out on luxury goods worth $6000 is facing fraud charges after an unsuccessful designer shopping spree.
Detective Senior Sergeant Craig Bolton said police were called to Auckland’s Newmarket on August 10 after a woman tried to make ahefty purchase during a high-end shopping trip.
The woman involved is allegedly part of a text scam ring that has recently made a resurgence.
“A woman had tried unsuccessfully using multiple phones to make a payWave purchase in excess of $6000.
“Police were called after the woman then left the shop and attempted to enter another high-end retailer.
“It’s almost certainly scammers trying to steal your credit card or banking details.”
Police said several red flags will suggest a scam, including an unknown international number, an unusual weblink and often poor grammar and spelling mistakes.
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