Oldham woman scammed £400 after Facebook Marketplace iPhone sale, threatened by buyer at her home

Summary

A woman from Oldham sold her iPhone for £400 on Facebook Marketplace and was scammed, with a man later arriving at her home on an e-scooter claiming to collect the phone. The buyer showed a fraudulent bank transfer confirmation, but no money was transferred to her account. After voicing concerns, the buyer threatened her, saying he "knew where she lived" and would make her life a "living hell." Danielle Pickett, the victim, posted about the incident on social media and shared CCTV footage of the man at her home, prompting other victims in the Chadderton area to come forward with similar experiences. She reported the incident to Greater Manchester Police, but claimed they did not investigate thoroughly, only advising her to call 999 if in danger. The police have confirmed a complaint is being assigned for investigation.