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RCMP warn of scam asking victims to give police gold for ‘safekeeping’

Global News · Oct 5, 2026, 4:05 PM UTC

Police in Nova Scotia are warning about an "emerging" scam in which victims are allegedly tricked into buying gold and handing it over to people posing as police officers.

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RCMP warn of scam asking victims to give police gold for ‘safekeeping’

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