Qld police investigate online scam

Queensland police are searching for a man and woman as part of their investigation into dozens of scam websites that have since been shut down.

Police allege at least $100,000 was lost to least 27 websites encouraging scam victims to pay cash for heavily-reduced household and leisure items that never arrived, though that figure is expected to rise.

"At this stage, we have received 126 reports in relation to 27 separate websites," Acting Detective Inspector Peter Robb said.

The websites advertised barbecues, outboard motors, air conditioners and gym equipment.

Det Insp Robb reminded online shoppers to stick to trusted websites with payment systems that offer buyer protection to avoid falling victim to a scam.

Investigators have released photographs of a man and woman currently in Brisbane and have asked anyone with information to contact police on 131 444.