Warning as three attacked by fake Facebook Marketplace sellers

manchestereveningnews.co.uk:

Facebook users have been warned after three men were attacked when going to buy a bike that was listed for sale on the site.

Officers are investigating what are believed to be three linked robberies in south Manchester which left one victim with serious injuries.

Greater Manchester Police has received reports that on Friday 20 December and Monday 30 December 2024 on Naburn Street, and Tuesday 21 January 2025 on Kingfisher Close, a group of men attacked unsuspecting members of the public who believed they were going to purchase a bicycle which had been advertised online.

On each occasion, there was no bike, but a group waiting to assault the purchaser. All three victims have been men and one victim received serious injuries requiring hospital treatment.