55-year-old vice principal loses $2,750 to iPhone scam on Facebook Marketplace in Port of Spain

Summary

A 55-year-old vice principal from St James was scammed out of $2,750 after attempting to purchase an iPhone 15 Pro Max through Facebook Marketplace. The victim transferred the money to a Republic Bank account on October 7 at the PriceSmart carpark in MovieTowne, Port of Spain. The seller, who used the name “Andrew Fredrick,” ceased communication after the payment was made. The phone was never delivered. Police Constable Pariag of the St James Police Station is investigating the incident.