Victim loses $5,000 in romance scam
CTV News6 hours ago
A Tillsonburg individual has been scammed out of $5,000 after sending money to someone online.
Police were notified on Monday about the fraud, which involved an online romance. The suspect began an online relationship with the victim and convinced them to send money for a flight home.
After the victim sent the money, the suspect asked for more. A relative of the victim urged them to call police.
Police are encouraging the public to remain vigilant when meeting people online.
Police were notified on Monday about the fraud, which involved an online romance. The suspect began an online relationship with the victim and convinced them to send money for a flight home.
After the victim sent the money, the suspect asked for more. A relative of the victim urged them to call police.
Police are encouraging the public to remain vigilant when meeting people online.
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