Some PS5 resellers were targeted by bogus buyers, who are actually armed robbers. This happened after the victims agreed to have a meetup with their consumers.
Right now, PlayStation 5 is still one of the most in-demand gaming consoles in the market. Because of this, online sellers and other companies are having a hard time meeting the rising demand for gaming gadgets.
Some fans are forced to purchase PS5 from scalpers, even if they are offering them for a hefty price. But, others are willing to commit crimes just to grab a PS5.
This is what happened in Canada. Here's what happened in the latest robbery involving PlayStation 5 resellers.
PS5 Resellers Face Armed Robbers!
According to PSU's latest report, the PlayStation 5 resellers were robbed by armed individuals. Authorities confirmed that four PS5 consolers were stolen after meeting up with the fake buyers.
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Luckily, the victims were not hurt or injured at all. The robbery happened last Jan. 6 in Ontario, Canada. After the incident, police officers were called to the scene at around 7:45 p.m. local time.
According to their statement, the criminals are around 30 years old. They were wearing cloth masks, a black bubble jacket, and grey pants.
"Police are reminding residents to take precautions when selling items on any online platform. It's best to meet during the day, in a public place away from your residence, and bring along someone with you," said the responding police officers via Global News.
How to Avoid Bogus PS5 Buyers
Right now, identifying a fake PS5 seller or buyer is essential, especially since PlayStation 5 is quite hard to find.
If you want to avoid being victimized by bogus resellers or buyers, you can follow the simple tips below:
- Avoid offering personal information right away, especially details that are too sensitive, such as phone number, place, etc.
- If you decide to allow the buyer to visit your house, make sure that you have other trusted people in your home during that time.
- Always make sure that your meetup place with the buyer is in a public area. Doing this will allow you to alarm other individuals right away if you are being robbed.
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Written by: Griffin Davis
