Is this a police job? Threatened by Vinted seller

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I know I’m not, but posting for traffic as no idea what to do.
Item for Christmas arrived today and was clearly fake so applied for a refund via Vinted. I’ve had a series of threatening messages from the seller saying he needs the money, and he has my address so will come and find me. He included a photo of himself holding an air rifle. I’m not easily spooked but feel really scared now as he does have my address and seems very angry. I’ve filed a “help” through Vinted but they may not even read it for 48 hours. Do I call 111? On my own with 2 kids so feel really on edge.

That's horrible, OP, and I can imagine how upsetting it is for you.

You do need to report this to the police.

SHE ALREADY HAS.

Read the fucking thread.

Vinted will have it all stored on their back office system. She should report and contact the police.

@ClaireEclair

Did you not have the slightest interest in the content of the 400+ comments posted before yours?

I’m confused. You think he lives abroad?? In this case you can’t seriously think he’s actually going to turn up?

Oh this will never end.
Posters will post this ad nauseam.

Where does the OP say that she thinks he lives abroad?

How stupid or arrogant are they to assume they're the first ones to say it after 400 comments.

I know. What on earth do they think people have been advising since yesterday afternoon?!

Hi I just read this and I'm so scared for you! The comment about little kids is not OK. Please I hope you called the police and you're all OK

Absolutely and also report it to trading standards.

If you receive threats like that and he knows where you live. I would, you never know money brings out the worst in people sadly.

Oh my gosh it's definitely 911 worthy!!!! Call the police! The guy has threatened you and your young children! Keep all your windows and doors locked and have you got a ring doorbell?

You need to report to Vinted and is worth contacting police. Screen shot the messages in case there is some way the seller can remove messages. You need to look at seller's profile and screenshot that too. Make sure you send the screenshot to Vinted.

She’s already called the police (yesterday), and they are visiting her today.

Threatening Words or Behaviour and Assault (fear of violence is sufficient) are Criminal Offences. Report to Police immediately (the threatened use of a firearm will up the stakes).

It is a scam, so you should be safe.
but glad you reported it anyway.

A threat with a weapon is definitely a police matter.

Wrong thread!!!

What an absolute bellend, I hope you are ok now ♥️

Sorry I clicked your being unreasonable when it was your not being unreasonable

Omfg really yes police matter do it now!!!!! Can I just ask i simple question to this whole terrible thing why didn't u state there was a issue with item then the payment wouldn't have been sent x good luck hope this piece of shit gets it

Report him to the police first. Take advice from them but I would report him to Vinted he and Trading Standards too.

Awful. Do let us know what the police say/do?