The scammers construct a relationship with the sufferer by lies after which ask to borrow cash or to have a fee made on their behalf.
Victoria Police stated they arrested and charged a 21-year-old man following alleged on-line rip-off incidents yesterday.
“It’s alleged electronic goods were obtained in person using false documents and a substantial amount of money was obtained under the ‘Hi Mum’ scam via SMS,” police stated.
“The incidents relate to alleged fraudulent transactions having occurred over online marketplaces between December 3 to 7 in Ringwood, Narre Warren, Mill Park, Mitcham and Doncaster East.”
The Templestowe man was charged with 5 counts of receive property by deception.
He has been bailed to look at Ringwood Magistrates Court
In August, police cybercrime specialists stated greater than $2 million had been stolen underneath “Hi Mum” scams.
