The grieving family of a cyclist killed in an alleged hit and run are being targeted by online scammers.
The family of Chris Barker said it’s been targeted by scammers a number of times in two and a half weeks, since the 62-year-old cyclist was allegedly hit by a truck driver on the Nullarbor.
The father-of-three was left for dead near the West Australian border last month.
9News has been told several Facebook accounts have appeared – containing links to a fake funeral – claiming the service can be streamed once credit card details are handed over.
The victim’s son and daughter, from Victor Harbour in South Australia, have described the scams as “a kick in the guts” at a time they’re already highly vulnerable.
Chris Barker’s body currently remains in Perth – and it will be some time before a funeral is held.
The truck driver charged with his manslaughter has also been accused of deleting dashcam video of the incident.
He’ll appear in court tomorrow on those fresh charges.
