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Public beware. Richmond RCMP receives five reports of romance/crypto currency scams in 10 days

BY The Canadian Press, tranlated by Connect News, Nov 24, 2021 9:29 PM - REPORT AN ERROR

Richmond police are warning the public about romance-cryptocurrency scams after receiving five reports over a 10 day period this month. (Photo - Richmond RCMP/Twitter)

Richmond police are warning the public about romance-cryptocurrency scams after receiving five reports over a 10 day period this month. (Photo - Richmond RCMP/Twitter)

Richmond police are warning the public about romance-cryptocurrency scams after receiving five reports over a 10 day period this month.

RCMP media relations officer Adriana O'Malley says these scams can be traumatizing for the victims who believe they are involved in a true romantic relationship.

She says fraudsters often use dating apps or other social media sites to approach their victim, convince them to buy digital currencies and then, after receiving the funds, cut off all communication.

O'Malley says Richmond police have investigated 73 fraud files related to cryptocurrency so far this year.

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