Beware of buying makeup on social media, police warn

Police are warning people to be wary of who they buy their makeup from after receiving several complaints from people who say they've bought makeup online, but never received the product.

Waterloo Regional Police have received 35 reports of the alleged fraud.

People have told officers they purchased the makeup through social media sites, sent payment for the products, but never received their items.

Police said people should be "cautious when buying merchandise online and conduct safe online transactions."

Police suggested people visit wrps.on.ca or antifraudcentre.ca for more information on how to avoid online fraud or scams.