Parkes Police are warning the community about an ongoing scam that has resurfaced in town recently.
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On Wednesday morning a local business owner reported receiving a phone call from a man offering a great deal on electrical items and whitegoods.
He stated his friend’s business was going into liquidation and the stock would be auctioned in the next few days, however early deals could be secured if a deposit was made.
The victim transferred a sum of money to a nominated bank account and did not hear from the man again.
Sergeant Jason Barker said this male has been operating in the Central West on and off for the last ten years.
“Don’t fall for this scam, if someone calls you with a great deal on electrical goods and it sounds too good to be true, it probably is,” Sergeant Barker said.
Investigations are continuing into the identity of the fraudster.
If you or anyone you know receives a phone call of this nature contact Parkes Police on 6862 9999 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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A mobile phone was stolen from the netball courts on Tuesday night.
The owner of the phone left it unattended between 6pm and 7.05pm.
When they returned the white iPhone 6 was missing.
The owner called the phone which was answered by a male who quickly hung up.
Further attempts to call the phone have been unsuccessful.
Anyone with information is urged to contact police.
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The Firearms Amnesty deadline is coming up with police urging the community to register or dispose of firearms before it is too late.
The statewide amnesty begun on July 1 and will come to an end this Sunday, September 30.
Police officers have encouraged anyone with an unregistered firearm or firearm-related item in their possession to legally dispose or register it without penalty prior to the deadline.
For more information call the Firearms Registry Hotline on 1800 803 041.
