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Authorities warn Albertans after scammers try to pawn worthless gold
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Authorities warn Albertans after scammers try to pawn worthless gold
Description
August 22, 2018
Wed, Aug 22: It's a crime that has made the rounds before but has resurfaced once again. The scam artists are hoping to fool unsuspecting people with fake gold jewelry. Jill Croteau reports.
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Authorities warn Albertans after scammers try to pawn worthless gold01:56 | August 22, 2018
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Global News Hour at 6 Calgary: Aug. 20, 202414:11 | August 20, 2024
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Calgary non-profits need back-to-school support01:53 | August 20, 2024
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Items owned by Canadian country singer Ian Tyson go up for auction01:53 | August 20, 2024
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Construction and auto industries prepare for railroad strike01:50 | August 20, 2024
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Global Calgary’s Linda Olsen says farewell ahead of retirement02:40 | August 19, 2024
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Global News Hour at 6 Calgary: Aug. 19, 202414:19 | August 19, 2024
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Calvary FC take charge winning 4 consecutive games01:53 | August 19, 2024
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More repairs than expected needed on Bearspaw Feeder Main01:59 | August 15, 2024
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Global News Hour at 6 Calgary: Aug. 14, 202414:42 | August 14, 2024
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WestJet warns of flight cancellations after fleet damaged in hailstorm02:03 | August 14, 2024
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Calgary RV owners assess damages following hailstorm01:56 | August 14, 2024
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Calgary Humane Society seeks tips in ‘disturbing series of kitten abuse’01:46 | August 14, 2024
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Calgary rugby coach hopes to create pipeline for women’s game02:02 | August 13, 2024
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Authorities warn Albertans after scammers try to pawn worthless gold01:56 | August 22, 2018
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Global News Hour at 6 Calgary: Aug. 20, 202414:11 | August 20, 2024
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Calgary non-profits need back-to-school support01:53 | August 20, 2024
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Items owned by Canadian country singer Ian Tyson go up for auction01:53 | August 20, 2024
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Construction and auto industries prepare for railroad strike01:50 | August 20, 2024
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Global Calgary’s Linda Olsen says farewell ahead of retirement02:40 | August 19, 2024
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Global News Hour at 6 Calgary: Aug. 19, 202414:19 | August 19, 2024
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Calvary FC take charge winning 4 consecutive games01:53 | August 19, 2024
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Concerns over housing as Calgary post-secondary students return to class01:45 | August 19, 2024
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Calgary Minor Football Charity Jamboree reaches $500K total mark for RMCH Alberta02:07 | August 19, 2024
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Fashion show champions sustainability and inclusivity01:48 | August 16, 2024
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PGA Champions Tour golfer Esteban Toledo takes to the ice for hockey training01:46 | August 15, 2024
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Calgary RV owners assess damages following hailstorm01:56 | August 14, 2024
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Calgary Humane Society seeks tips in ‘disturbing series of kitten abuse’01:46 | August 14, 2024
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Calgary cemetery gets much needed restoration01:58 | August 14, 2024
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Calgary rugby coach hopes to create pipeline for women’s game02:02 | August 13, 2024
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Province closes 3 Calgary child-care facilities citing ‘imminent danger’02:54 | August 13, 2024
Authorities warn Albertans after scammers try to pawn worthless gold
Description
August 22, 2018
Wed, Aug 22: It's a crime that has made the rounds before but has resurfaced once again. The scam artists are hoping to fool unsuspecting people with fake gold jewelry. Jill Croteau reports.
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