Fraudulent Trade Reporting Steps

Summary

If you suspect a fraudulent trade on OfferUp, gather all evidence such as screenshots and messages. File a police report with your local department and report the incident to OfferUp to help prevent further scams. Consider contacting the Monterey Park Police Department for assistance.

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"Today, I saw a listing for an iPhone * Pro Max on OfferUp, and I was interested in buying it to flip for a profit. The seller mentioned meeting at the same Starbucks in Monterey Park and that he would be in a gray Lexus—the same details as the person who scammed me before." "When I arrived at the location, I recognized the seller as the same person who had scammed me three months ago." "I confronted him about the fake AirPods from the original trade, and he denied the trade ever happened, called me ‘weird,’ and quickly left the area." "Given this, I believe that the iPhone * Pro Max he was selling might have been acquired through similar fraudulent means.
Hey Nathan, that sounds like a really frustrating experience. It's definitely worth reporting. Here are some steps you can consider:
- File a Police Report: Contact your local police department to file a report about the initial scam and the recent encounter.
- Report to OfferUp: Inform OfferUp about the fraudulent activity so they can take action against the seller.
- Gather Evidence: Collect any screenshots, messages, and details about the transactions to provide to both the police and OfferUp.
Would you like any assistance in finding contact details for the local police department in Monterey Park?
Yes
Sure, Nathan! Here are the contact details for the local police department in Monterey Park:

Monterey Park Police Department


Phone: (*) *-*
Address: * W Newmark Ave, Monterey Park, CA *
Website: [Monterey Park Police Department](https://www.montereypark.ca.gov/Directory.aspx?did=*)

If you need any further assistance or have more questions, feel free to ask!