Man arrested over alleged Facebook Marketplace scams

Wednesday 2 September 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Wed 2 Sep, 12:21pm

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A 42-year-old Auckland man faces 22 charges of obtaining by deception. Police allege he took more than $13,700 for various items, including Lego and Pokémon cards, without delivering them. The arrests followed multiple complaints regarding daily online selling frauds across the North Island.

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1. StuffWed 2 Sep, 11:56am

   Lego and Pokémon card seller allegedly pocketed more than $13,700 in online scam (opens in new tab)

2. 1NewsWed 2 Sep, 12:21pm

   Man arrested after allegedly taking $13k through 'daily' Marketplace scams (opens in new tab)