The Leeton buyer thought he was purchasing a Fiat 640, similar to the one shown in this image. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

A Facebook user from Leeton has lost $3000 after being the victim of an alleged online tractor sale scam.

On 7 September 2025, the victim saw an advertisement for a Fiat 640 Tractor in Victoria being sold on Facebook Marketplace.

The user started a conversation with the seller about buying the tractor and having it transported to Leeton.

The victim and person of interest agreed to a price of $3000 over two payments.

On the same day, the victim made a $300 down payment into the seller’s bank account.

The victim and seller continued to converse online about how to get the tractor from Victoria to Leeton and the extra cost for the transport.

On 17 September 2025, the

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