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Man buys camper online but fake seller takes deposit and disappears; 44-year-old identified in fraud against Casalmaggiore resident

26.08.2026 08:45 1 min 1 source РУС
Cremona Sera ITA
Man buys camper online but fake seller takes deposit and disappears; 44-year-old identified in fraud against Casalmaggiore resident
Original source: Cremona Sera

Carabinieri in Casalmaggiore have reported a 44-year-old man for fraud after he allegedly sold a camper online, collected a €500 deposit, and then vanished. The buyer, a local resident, transferred the money to an IBAN provided by the seller, who then stopped responding. Investigation revealed the camper belonged to someone else, and the documents sent by the fraudster were not genuine. The suspect was identified and charged.

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Man buys camper online but fake seller takes deposit and disappears; 44-year-old identified in fraud against Casalmaggiore resident

26.08.2026 Cremona Sera ITA Original source

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