(FOX40.COM) — A California woman’s attempt to purchase a Stanley Cup from someone online went awry when it ended in her being scammed, according to the Fresno Police Department.
Police said the woman responded to the Facebook post of someone who was selling the increasingly popular reusable water bottle .
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The seller reached back out to the woman and arranged to meet in Stockton to complete the sale, police said.
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As the buyer was on her way to Stockton, the seller notified her of a “conflict” that required the transaction to be done through a cash app. Once the money was sent, the seller said they would leave the Stanleys at a specific address.
The buyer agreed to the terms and sent the money. However, when she arrived at the agreed-upon location, “no one knew what she was talking about,” police said.
“[The situation] is currently being investigated by our detectives. The total amount the victim lost to this scam was $160.00,” the Fresno Police Department said.