A SUSPECTED fraudster managed to walk away with £1,000 after he left without paying for a phone in a private sale in Ferndown.
Dorset Police are investigating fraud by false representation after a man came to the victim’s home in Ferndown at around 12.45pm on November 5 after having arranged to purchase an iPhone 17 Pro for £1,000.
While at the victim’s house, he showed the victim what appeared to be a bank transfer having been made on his phone and proceeded to leave with the phone.
However, no money arrived in the victim’s account. It is also believed the man gave a false address.
The force has now released an image of a man they want to identify in connection with the suspected fraud offence.
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Police community support investigator Adam Cleaver, of Dorset Police, said: “We are investigating this incident and have obtained an image of a man we would like to identify.
“I would urge anyone who recognises him to please contact us.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police online or by calling 101, using reference number 55250167131.
Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online using its website or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.
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