The Office of Fair Trading has cited the massive boom in social media for making its job increasingly difficult.
Opportunistic traders have been utilising Facebook and Twitter to lure people into scams.
The latest issue surrounds a trader operating in the Merseyside area selling counterfeit sportswear and expensive designer clothing.
It would appear the scam is specifically targeting people on the Island.
Chief inspector of trading standards John Peet says there are punishments for those caught:
Manx Utilities hopes sewer cleaning means end of odour problems
What's being done to tackle crash blackspots?
New TT schedule will be reviewed on yearly basis
No successful driving theory test appeals in past 10 years
Steam Packet announces tomorrow morning's sailings will go on time
Firefighter to raise money by wearing full gear in fitness competition
Visa fraudster convicted in Isle of Man immigration scam
