Facebook Marketplace sting backfires
A plot to confront a Facebook Marketplace scammer has backfired, resulting in punches thrown and a car windshield smashed.
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Police smash dark web drug ring
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Secret emails released in Barilaro saga
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Mum of boy hit by car speaks out
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The scams robbing Aussies of billions
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Family loses life savings in scam
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Snapchat users warned of ‘creepy’ new tool
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