By Breaking Belize News Staff: Police are investigating a suspected online scam after a Belize City man reported losing $1,250 while attempting to purchase solar panels through WhatsApp.
a 32-year-old Belama resident told investigators that on October 5, he contacted a business number provided by a friend to inquire about purchasing solar panels.
According to his report, the person operating the WhatsApp account sent him a quotation and informed him that a 50 percent deposit was required to secure the purchase.
The complainant subsequently visited Belize Bank on Albert Street, where he deposited $1,250 into an account provided by the purported seller.
He was reportedly assured that the solar panel package would arrive the following week.
However, when he visited police on November 5, the man said he had neither received the solar panels nor been refunded his money.
Police recorded his complaint as a suspected case of obtaining a money transfer by deception.
The report does not indicate whether any suspect has been detained or charged.
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By Breaking Belize News Staff: Police are investigating a suspected online scam after a Belize City man reported losing $1,250 while attempting to purchase solar panels through WhatsApp. a 32-year-old Belama resident told investigators that on October 5, he contacted a business number provided by a friend to inquire about purchasing solar panels. According to
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