Palmerston North police are investigating after a man stole four e-scooters off the roadside, painted them black and then sold them on Facebook Marketplace.
The victim who purchased the scooters for his family paid a thousand dollars for them.
Lots of New Zealanders use Facebook Marketplace to sell used goods, or grab a bargain.
But how safe is it really?
Netsafe chief online safety officer Sean Lyons spoke to Charlotte.
