Rifle-toting fraudsters filming themselves in front of victims’ residences, say police
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Police said BC fraudsters are sending videos to their victims, showing the fraudsters armed with rifles outside of victim's homes.
A horror movie-like fraudster scheme has come to light, as police said fraudsters are sending videos to their victims, showing them outside the victim’s homes armed with guns.
“Three reports involved the fraudsters sending videos that appear to show them driving to the victim’s residence with AR-15 style rifles, while threatening to kill the victim and their family after the victim shared their home addresses online,” Cpl. Alexa Hodgins said, a Burnaby RCMP officer.
“The fraudsters follow up by sending the victims graphic photographs of dead bodies while continuing to demand money.”
Burnaby RCMP said officers have been investigating more than nine reports of these types of frauds happening, stemming from “online romance scams” and victims sharing personal information online.
“We have seen romance scams before, but this one is unique due to the graphic and alarming videos and pictures that are sent to the victims as a scare tactic, ” Hodgins said.
“We want the public to be aware of this scam method to prevent victims from sending money out of fear.”
The RCMP is offering the public a few tips to protect against romance scams:
Burnaby RCMP is looking for more potential victims of these types of scams.
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