July 30, 2024
Police are warning the community to be aware of online livestock scams.
The Rural and Stock Crime Squad is investigating multiple reports of fraud where livestock have been being advertised on social media but when deposits are made the livestock are either not delivered by the seller as agreed, or the buyer attends an address to realise the livestock are not there.
The reports have included different breeds of cattle, horses, donkeys and chickens.
The Rural and Stock Crime Squad encourages livestock buyers to conduct background checks in relation to the seller and livestock before paying any deposit.
These checks could include arranging to inspect the livestock, requesting the Property Identification Code, National Vendor Declaration and National Livestock Identification System tag numbers.
