LIHUE Kauai police are warning the public to be aware of an online Craigslist scam that attempts to steal and launder money from victims through the use of gift cards.
LIHUE — Kauai police are warning the public to be aware of an online Craigslist scam that attempts to steal and launder money from victims through the use of gift cards.
According to recent reports, customers on Craigslist seeking large-purchase items are asked by the scammer to pay for those items via multiple gift cards from companies such as eBay and iTunes.
“Once those gift cards are paid for and given to the posing seller, they become virtually untraceable,” said Kauai Police Department Assistant Chief Bryson Ponce of the Investigative Services Bureau. “We want the public to be aware of this scam and others like it in order to avoid falling victim.”
As the holiday season approaches, police are reminding the public to be vigilant in preventing scams.
If you suspect a scam or suspicious activity, call KPD dispatch at 241-1711.
