Police in Greenfield in Monterey County have identified a woman they allege is responsible for multiple frauds stemming from Facebook Marketplace purchases, the department said Thursday.
Over the past several weeks, Greenfield officers received multiple reports of people listing items for sale on Facebook Marketplace who were given counterfeit cash for their sales.
The suspect used fake Facebook accounts to contact the sellers and then arranged to meet them in person; the suspect then purchased the items with fake money.
Investigators identified Soledad resident Daniela Mora Heredia, 32, as the suspect. Mora Heredia was already in custody in Monterey County Jail on unrelated fraud allegations, police said.
On Wednesday, Greenfield detectives, with the assistance of the Soledad Police Department, served a search warrant at Mora Heredia’s home. During the search, officers allegedly recovered several stolen items.
Police are concerned there may be more alleged victims and released her mugshot to see if anyone recognizes her. Anyone who recognizes her and believes they may have been a victim of this type of fraud should please contact Greenfield police at 831-385-8311.
These fraud cases remain active, and police will attempt to return property to its owners, the department said.
