Pennsylvania State Police are investigating a theft by deception incident that occurred on Smithtown Road in Washington Township, Jefferson County. According to police, the victim, a 61-year-old female from Reynoldsville, PA, attempted to sell various items through Facebook. The unknown actor(s) engaged in transactions through PayPal, leading the victim to unknowingly fall victim to a scam. The total value of the stolen property is reported to be $999. The investigation is ongoing, and the suspect has not yet been identified. Police encourage anyone with information to come forward.
Investigation Underway for Theft by Deception in Jefferson County
A 61-year-old victim fell prey to a scam while selling items online.
Source: This article is based on an official Pennsylvania State Police Public Information Release Report (PIRR).
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