Oakland Police Warn Craigslist Car Buyers Of Robbery Risk
Oakland police are warning people about a scam involving cars for sale on Craigslist.
Police spokeswoman Holly Joshi said more than half a dozen people who have gone to different Oakland neighborhoods expecting to complete car sales since April have been robbed at gunpoint.
The most recent robbery occurred Sunday. The victim - a Lodi man - was also beaten. Joshi said at least one other victim was also attacked. Some people have lost thousands of dollars.
Police believe the same group of suspects is responsible for all the incidents.
They advise people not to meet would-be sellers in secluded or residential areas and avoid carrying large amounts of cash.
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