Help wanted after man makes Facebook purchase with fake banking app in Scarborough
Police in Scarborough are asking for help to identify a man following a fraud in Scarborough in October 2026.
Officers have released an image of a man they believe can help with their enquiries after he attended an address to make a purchase of an item advertised on FB Market Place.
Police say the man used a fake banking app to make the victim believe the item had been paid for by bank transfer.
The vehicle the male attended in was also found to have false plates.
Anyone with information is asked to email [email protected] or call 101 and ask for PC1668 Henderson
Anyone wishing to remain anonymous can pass information to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Quote reference 12260210068 when passing on information.