Police say they have “put the brakes” on a vehicle work-to-own scam in Central Trinidad.

It says officers detained three suspects, ages 17, 20 and 23, and recovered a sum of money on August 23rd, 2024.

This came after a number of reports of a scam operating on Facebook Marketplace.

The TTPS is urging people to exercise caution when carrying out any online transactions that seem too good to be true, verify the legitimacy of offers and conduct transactions in open areas.

It adds that people should avoid sharing personal information with unknown entities, and to report any suspicious activities to police.