An Erin resident is out $5600 after falling for a shopping scam.
On January 13th police were called about a report of fraud when the victim said they placed an order with a company claiming to operate out of Port Elgin for the purchase and delivery of a shipping container for the residence.
The victim sent payment via e-transfer but the container was never delivered.
Since giving the money the victim has not been able to contact the suspect with the website no longer accessible.
A look at the business address also found no such company with the bank account the victim sent money to was linked to an address in New Brunswick.