The Medicine Hat Police Service has received information of a potential fake gold/ jewellery scam occurring in our area. Victims of this scams are approached by persons who advise the that they were selling legitimate items, historically gold and silver jewelry, that is supposedly valued tens of thousands of dollars and being sold for a substantially reduced amount.

The victims of the fraud later learn that the items are worthless, but only after having lost a substantial amount of money. During the conversation, while the victims are distracted, they are sometimes also pick-pocketed or targeted by the scam artists for theft from vehicles.

The most practical advice when presented with an opportunity is, that if something seems too good to be true, then it probably is.

Anyone with information that could help in the investigation is asked to report it by calling the non-emergency line 403-529-8481 or by submitting a tip via the MHPS website (mhps.ca) or mobile app. The MHPS app is free to download and available for both Apple and Android devices.

Media Contact:

A/Insp Jason Graham
Operational Services Division
Medicine Hat Police Service
Ph: 403-529-8411