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Tuesday, November 19, 2013

ONLINE ROMANCE SCAM: Victim Loses $88,000



Victoria resident who sent $88,000 to an overseas love interest is the latest victim of an online romance scam, financial crimes detectives say. 

The incident was reported to police after the person who sent the money lost contact with the scammer and became suspicious, says Victoria Constable Mike Russell. He said Tuesday the victim is in his or her 60s, though he wouldn’t reveal the person’s gender.



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