Virtual Kidnapping Scam
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RCMP renew ‘virtual kidnapping’ warning after international student scammed in BurnabyPolice say the victim was tricked into making fake hostage videos and also scammed out of "tens of thousands of dollars."CrimeDec 20, 2022
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Vancouver police renew ‘virtual kidnapping’ warning after scam targets 3rd studentThe scam usually targets young Chinese women who are in Canada to study.CrimeJun 13, 2018
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Peterborough police warn international students of ‘virtual kidnapping’ scamPolice say one international student in Peterborough lost $18,000 to the virtual kidnapping scam.CrimeJun 12, 2018
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Calgary police warn international students about ‘virtual kidnapping’ scamCalgary police said there have been similar "virtual kidnappings" in other cities across the country and that the scammers use similar techniques to try to get money out of their victims.CanadaJun 1, 2018
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‘Virtual kidnapping’ scam targeting Chinese students back in Vancouver: policeThe scam targets both Chinese students here in Canada, and their families back home who are tricked into believing the students have been kidnapped.CrimeMay 9, 2018
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Mounties warn of rise in ‘virtual kidnapping’ scams targeting Chinese nationalsVictims of the scam are told their families are being held against their will, but no one has actually been taken.CrimeOct 23, 2017
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‘Virtual kidnapping’ scam aimed at parents with college kids spreadingCases of "virtual kidnapping" have been reported over the past two months in Virginia, California, Texas, Arizona and other states.CrimeOct 8, 2016
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