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Action Fraud is warning residents about non-existent prescription drugs being sold online.
People reported purchasing prescription drugs via suspicious websites and not receiving them. Victims have lost a total of £938.50.
According to Action Fraud, nine websites have been identified so far that are selling non-existent drugs. They are working with the Disruptions Team to get them taken down offline.
To report fraud and cyber crime and receive a police crime reference number visit www.actionfraud.police.uk/reporting-fraud-and-cyber-crime
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