Mid Sussex resident loses hundreds after selling PlayStation 5 to scammer

By Lawrence Smith
Published 11th May 2021, 15:47 BST
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A Mid Sussex resident was conned out of nearly £600 after selling their Playstation 5 console to scammer, police have said.

Inspector Darren Taylor, of Mid Sussex Police, said: “The suspect turned up at address and paid cash. Afraid to say the £50 notes were all fake.”

“Please please please do check any notes first and if in doubt just politely refuse,” he added.

People can report information online at www.sussex.police.uk or by calling 101.

People can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.