Police are warning people to be vigilant following an online scam.

Dorset Police say they have become aware of a scam involving persons not paying for items on sites like Gumtree.

The scam involve the person contacting the seller asking for a large item to be sent via courier.

Police say the victim then receives an email claiming to be from Paypal showing funds have been received.

A spokesman added that the email is a forgery with no funds transferring into their account and the victim was asked to pay for courier via Moneygram following this bogus Paypal email.

To find out more, visit dorset.police.uk/help-advice-crime-prevention/scams-fraud-cyber-crime/