Doncaster Police have arrested and charged a Templestowe man following alleged online scam incidents.
The incidents relate to alleged fraudulent transactions having occurred over online marketplaces between 3-7 December 2022 in Ringwood, Narre Warren, Mill Park, Mitcham and Doncaster East.
It’s alleged electronic goods were obtained in person using false documents and a substantial amount of money was obtained under the ‘Hi Mum’ scam via SMS.
The 21-year-old man has been charged with five counts of obtain property by deception following an investigation over the past 6 weeks.
He has been bailed to appear at Ringwood Magistrates’ Court on 18 July.
Police encourage the public to become more informed of current and emerging scams via the ACCC’s website at
