DORSET farmers are being targeted by a 'tractor scam'.
Dorset Police have been made aware of an Ebay scam selling a tractor.
A spokesman for Dorset Police Rural Crime team said: "The scam came to light after a vigilant farmer enquiring about a cheap tractor for sale on Ebay noticed something was wrong.
"The seller stated he was a farmer operating out of Sturminster Newton.
"Not everything appeared as it seemed and enquiries were made.
"Enquires at the farm the seller was stating he was from revealed that a tractor was not being sold and that the seller was false.
"It also revealed the pictures on the site were stock photos from a sale a number of years ago.
"Fortunately, thanks to the vigilance of the farmer, no financial loss had occurred. Dorset Police have contacted EBay to request the sale be taken off site and prevent further loss."
* The NFU has teamed up with the National Cyber Security Centre to offer advice for farmers.
Read more at https://www.nfuonline.com/news/latest-news/nfu-launches-cyber-security-guide-for-farmers/
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