07/05/2026
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New Zealand Police are warning about fake firewood sellers targeting Kiwis on Facebook Marketplace this winter. People are losing real money to scammers after taking a deposit and we'd hate to see anyone in our community caught out.
After 40 years delivering firewood to Canterbury families, we know how much a warm home matters when the cold sets in. If you need firewood this winter, we're here - the same team, the same yard, the same customers we've always had.
Look out for your neighbours, stay safe, and if you need to stock up this winter give us a call or order online, we'll take care of you β¬ https://www.cityfirewood.co.nz/collections/firewood
- The team at City Firewood π₯
Got wood? πͺ΅
With the winter months upon us and temperatures dropping across the country, Police are urging the public to be cautious when purchasing items such as firewood off Facebook Marketplace.
Police have been made aware of a Marketplace scam where buyers are paying for trailer loads of firewood which never get delivered.
We are encouraging the public to ensure they are aware of how to best protect themselves and loved ones from these scams.
Some ways to keep yourselves safe from online scams are:
πͺ΅ Check the profile of the person selling to see when the profile was created. If it is very recent, there is a higher risk that the account has been created for a fake item or illegitimate purposes.
πͺ΅ Ensure the sellers profile name matches their bank account name.
πͺ΅ Never trust a screenshot that tells you something has been paid. You are best to check your own bank account to ensure a payment has gone through.
πͺ΅ If you are meeting with someone in person to make a purchase, ensure you can do this in a public place with CCTV coverage.
πͺ΅ If a deal looks too good to be true, it probably is.
If you or somebody you know have been the victim of a scam, please report it to Police via 105.
