The scammer told the victim that he and his family had lost all of their money, were low on gas and needed money to buy BC Ferries tickets.
Nanaimo RCMP say a Good Samaritan is out $150 after being scammed into accepting fake jewelry in return for ferry fare.
The 70-year-old victim told police he was walking along Irwin Road about noon on June 7 when he was approached by a newer-model Dodge Caravan.The driver, appearing frantic, told the victim that he and his family had lost all of their money, were low on gas and needed money to buy BC Ferries tickets.The victim said he had travelled extensively and felt sorry for the family, and didn’t hesitate to hand over $150.
He said the jewelry was worth much more than $150, and also said that when he got to Toronto, he would call and arrange to repay the money.The victim decided to take the rings and chain to be assessed, and was told at two jewelry stores that they were worthless.“These types of scams happen from time to time and in various communities,” said Reserve Const. Gary O’Brien.
For more about frauds and scams, visit the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre website at the https://antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca/.
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