Medicine Hat Police Service has issued a warning about a scam that includes selling gold jewelry that is not actually gold. -- SUBMITTED PHOTO
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All that glitters is not gold.
Medicine Hat Police Service has issued a warning about a fake gold jewellery scam taking place in the city.
On July 9 a recent victim was “approached by persons of Middle Eastern descent, who advised the victim that they were selling legitimate gold and silver jewellery valued at $60,000, for a substantially reduced amount,” says a MHPS press release.
The victim “invested” a substantial amount of money and later learned that the “gold” was worthless, say police.
MHPS say this most recent incident was reported in the Flats area of Medicine Hat, but previous complaints have been received about it happening in parking lots of local shopping areas.
The accused was seen driving a newer model light green Chevrolet Equinox.
A similar scam has also been reported in other communities in Alberta and Saskatchewan in the last few months.
MHPS is reminding the public that these types of crimes happen frequently in our community. The suspects can appear to be very compelling and will have believable stories about the gold or whatever they are selling.
Some practical advice would be to bear in mind that if something seems to be too good to be true – it probably is.
Anyone with information that could help in the investigation can call the MHPS at 403-529-8481 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
