RCMP in Northern Alberta warn of romance scams targeting seniors, with one victim losing $80,000.
RCMP in Northern Alberta have presented actual cases of fraud and scams targeting seniors, warning the public to stay vigilant. A common scam involves romance scams, where a fraudster poses as a romantic interest to manipulate victims into transferring large sums of money. In one case, a woman lost $80,000 to such a scam, as the fraudster exploited her loneliness while her husband was away at work.
June 16, 2024
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