Latest news with #PamDravitski
1News
3 days ago
- 1News
Police seize $6000 in fake cash from Facebook Marketplace scam
Police have seized $6000 worth of counterfeit cash and arrested a 26-year-old man following an investigation into fraudulent Facebook Marketplace transactions in Auckland. Sergeant Pam Dravitski said police received reports of offending where a man would allegedly arrange to purchase items off the platform with an offer to pay in cash. "There, the offender would allegedly use counterfeit cash to make the sale and take off with the goods." Similar reports were collated and further inquiries led police to an Ōtara address last week. Dravitski said around $6000 in counterfeit cash and equipment used to manufacture the notes were located when a search warrant was executed. ADVERTISEMENT Inquiries were ongoing and further arrests or charges could not be ruled out, she added. A 26-year-old man was arrested and charged with six counts of obtaining by deception. "Many of our local business associations regularly tell us about their members' frustrations with people making purchases using counterfeit money," Dravitski said. "We continue to try and get the message out when we experience a round of reports concerning people using fake notes." Genuine banknotes had several security features, including a holographic window, crisp printing on polymer, and raised ink in some areas.
NZ Herald
3 days ago
- NZ Herald
Police seize $6000 in counterfeit cash after Facebook Marketplace scam
Police seized thousands of dollars in counterfeit cash after an investigation into dodgy Facebook Marketplace deals. Sergeant Pam Dravitski said police found $6000 and the 'equipment used to manufacture these notes' while executing a search warrant at an Ōtara, South Auckland property. It comes after reports of a
Otago Daily Times
3 days ago
- Otago Daily Times
Thousands in counterfeit cash seized after dodgy Facebook Marketplace deals
The counterfeit cash found by police. Photo: NZ Police Police have seized thousands of dollars in counterfeit cash after an investigation into dodgy Facebook Marketplace deals. Sergeant Pam Dravitski said police found $6000 and the "equipment used to manufacture these notes" while executing a search warrant at an Ōtara, South Auckland property. It comes after reports of a man purchasing items off the platform and requesting to pay cash, police said. "The offender would allegedly use counterfeit cash to make the sale and take off with the goods. "Many of our local business associations regularly tell us about their members' frustrations with people making purchases using counterfeit money," Dravitski said. A 26-year-old man has been arrested and faces six charges of obtains by deception. Further arrests and charges have not been ruled out. Investigations are ongoing. Can you spot a fake? - The Reserve Bank of New Zealand has clear guidance outlining the security features of New Zealand bank notes on its website. - Security features are the same on all denominations. - If you believe someone is trying to pass you a counterfeit note - do not accept it. - If you have already been given a note - put it in an envelope and contact police. - Report any offending to police - online, via 105, or at a station - as soon as possible.
Scoop
3 days ago
- Scoop
Cha-Ching: Police Seize Thousands Of Dollars In Fake Bills
Press Release – New Zealand Police Police landed the jackpot after taking a wad of counterfeit cash out of circulation in Auckland. Counties Manukau West's Enquiries Team have been investigating a spate of dodgy Facebook Marketplace purchases in recent months. 'Police have received reports of offending where a man would allegedly arrange to purchase items off the platform, and would request to pay in cash,' Sergeant Pam Dravitski says. 'There, the offender would allegedly use counterfeit cash to make the sale and take off with the goods.' An investigator has been collating similar reports, and following further enquiries it led Police to an Ōtara address late last week. 'While executing a search warrant, around $6,000 in counterfeit cash was located inside the property,' Sergeant Dravitski says. 'Police also located other equipment used to manufacture these notes.' A 26-year-old man was arrested at the time. At this stage in the investigation, he faces six charges of obtains by deception. Sergeant Dravitski says further detailed enquiries are ongoing, and further arrests or charges cannot be ruled out. 'Many of our local business associations regularly tell us about their members' frustrations with people making purchases using counterfeit money,' she says. 'We continue to try and get the message out when we experience a round of reports concerning people using fake notes.' Police will continue to hold those manufacturing and using counterfeit bank notes to account. CAN YOU SPOT A FAKE? – The Reserve Bank of New Zealand has clear guidance outlining the security features of New Zealand bank notes on its website(link is external) – Security features are the same on all denominations – If you believe someone is trying to pass you a counterfeit note – do not accept it. – If you have already been given a note – put it in an envelope and contact Police – Report any offending to Police – online, via 105, or at a station – as soon as possible.
RNZ News
3 days ago
- RNZ News
Police seize $6000 in counterfeit cash after Facebook Marketplace investigation
The counterfeit cash found by police. Photo: Police/Supplied Police seized thousands of dollars in counterfeit cash after an investigation into dodgy Facebook Marketplace deals. Sergeant Pam Dravitski said police found $6000 and the "equipment used to manufacture these notes" while executing a search warrant at an Ōtara, South Auckland property. It comes after reports of a man purchasing items off the platform and requesting to pay cash, police said. "The offender would allegedly use counterfeit cash to make the sale and take off with the goods. "Many of our local business associations regularly tell us about their members' frustrations with people making purchases using counterfeit money," Dravitski said. A 26-year-old man has been arrested and faces six charges of obtains by deception. Further arrests and charges have not been ruled out. Investigations are ongoing. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero , a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
