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Richmond RCMP have learned of several methods that fraudsters may be using to elicit a victim to provide money or access to their jewelry.
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Richmond RCMP issues public warning about possible fake jewelry schemes in Richmond
Published 10:54 PDT, Tue March 18, 2025
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Recently, Richmond RCMP has learned of several methods fraudsters may be using in attempts to elicit a victim to provide them money or access to their jewelry. To increase public awareness of these potential schemes, Richmond RCMP is disclosing some of the techniques that have been reported to ensure these attempts will not be successful.
- In some instances, the suspect would approach unsuspecting people offering to sell the fake jewelry in exchange for money.
- In other instances, the suspect would handle the personal jewelry of a person and switch it out with a less valuable item when they hand it back to them.
In a single day, Richmond RCMP received three separate reports involving these types of fraud.
“Do not let strangers handle your personal items. And also, be suspicious of someone approaching you on the street offering to sell you jewelry for a low price. Regardless of their explanation, do not offer to buy from these people. Walk away and report this incident to your local police.” said Corporal Kenneth Lau.
Anyone with information regarding this criminal activity trend is asked to contact their police of jurisdiction. If you wish to remain anonymous, please contact Crime Stoppers by phone at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or visit them online at solvecrime.ca
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