Cold weather sparks rise in Facebook Marketplace firewood scams

Firewood scams are surging on Facebook Marketplace as colder weather drives demand, with scammers using cheap prices and fake profiles to trick buyers into paying upfront for wood that never arrives. Police say they are aware of multiple scams involving sellers advertising firewood online with no intention of following through with the deal, warning buyers to be cautious about paying in advance for deliveries. Common scam tactics include offering firewood at prices well below market rates, demanding bank transfers before delivery, and disappearing once payment has been made. In some cases, buy...