Adrian Colbert imprisoned for Facebook Marketplace vehicle scams

NZ HeraldOtago Daily TimesSaturday 16 August 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated

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Adrian Colbert has been sentenced in Tauranga for using Facebook Marketplace to trick people into handing over their cars without payment. The offender used fake bank statements to provide false proof of payment. Prosecutors noted his history of dishonesty during the sentencing.

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First reported by NZ Herald, Sat 16 Aug 2025, 11:00am · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 2 hours
  1. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Serial dishonesty offender Adrian Colbert imprisoned for Marketplace scams (opens in new tab)

  2. Otago Daily TimesOtago Daily Times

    'Seasoned' Facebook Marketplace scammer imprisoned (opens in new tab)