Edmonton senior gets refund after family says she was scammed into buying $4K in Sephora gift cards
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Edmonton senior gets refund after family says she was scammed into buying $4K in Sephora gift cards
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August 22, 2020
It's been nearly two months since an Edmonton family shared its story of their 85-year-old grandmother who was scammed. She bought $4,000 worth of gift cards without being able to get a refund, but after plenty of phone calls, emails and online support, the money was finally returned. Chris Chacon reports.
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Edmonton senior gets refund after family says she was scammed into buying $4K in Sephora gift cards01:53 | August 22, 2020 -
Kitten suffers major injuries after hiding from the cold in car engine01:22 | January 2, 2026 -
Edmonton realtors expect more balance in 2026 market01:48 | January 2, 2026 -
Edmonton faces clearing challenges after weeks of heavy snowfalls01:53 | January 2, 2026 -
Wetaskiwin business owner brings alleged fraudster to justice02:39 | January 2, 2026 -
Drones, helicopters and cameras help RCMP catch more criminals02:21 | January 2, 2026 -
Alberta cabinet shakeup as Environment Minister Rebecca Schulz quits01:54 | January 1, 2026 -
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Alberta charity Ned’s Wish helps retired police, military dogs from coast to coast02:23 | December 30, 2025 -
TheeUpCycler uses unwanted items to make beautiful art01:43 | December 30, 2025 -
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Edmonton woman questions why furnace was tampered with: ‘Just why?’01:50 | December 23, 2025 -
Worst-case scenario’ as dangerous fungus starts killing off Alberta bats02:24 | December 23, 2025 -
Edmonton’s first Phase 1 parking ban of season ends with drivers being ticketed01:26 | December 22, 2025 -
Global News Hour at 6 Edmonton Dec. 2218:40 | December 22, 2025 -
ASIRT investigations lead to a record number of charges in 202501:56 | December 22, 2025
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Edmonton senior gets refund after family says she was scammed into buying $4K in Sephora gift cards01:53 | August 22, 2020
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Kitten suffers major injuries after hiding from the cold in car engine01:22 | January 2, 2026
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Edmonton realtors expect more balance in 2026 market01:48 | January 2, 2026
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Edmonton faces clearing challenges after weeks of heavy snowfalls01:53 | January 2, 2026
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Wetaskiwin business owner brings alleged fraudster to justice02:39 | January 2, 2026
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Drones, helicopters and cameras help RCMP catch more criminals02:21 | January 2, 2026
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What’s with the rise in popularity of pickled foods?01:54 | December 31, 2025
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Tearful funeral for father who died waiting in Edmonton hospital E.R.01:29 | December 31, 2025
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Global News Hour at 6 Edmonton Dec. 2427:50 | December 24, 2025
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Edmonton father dies waiting to see a doctor in hospital E.R.02:06 | December 24, 2025
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5th Project Gaslight guilty plea sends Edmonton man to prison01:42 | December 24, 2025
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ASIRT investigations lead to a record number of charges in 202501:56 | December 22, 2025
Edmonton senior gets refund after family says she was scammed into buying $4K in Sephora gift cards
Description
August 22, 2020
It's been nearly two months since an Edmonton family shared its story of their 85-year-old grandmother who was scammed. She bought $4,000 worth of gift cards without being able to get a refund, but after plenty of phone calls, emails and online support, the money was finally returned. Chris Chacon reports.
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