It’s a potent reminder of just how persuasive, persistent and sophisticated scammers have become. Burnaby RCMP issued a warning Thursday, after a local senior was defrauded out of more than $7.5 million in what police say is among the largest scams the detachment has ever investigated.

According to police, the scammers used a double-barrelled approach, targeting the victim with an initial cryptocurrency fraud — then returning to prey on the senior again by posing as someone who could help her get her money back. “Fraudsters are often changing tactics.

In this case it appears they were able to tailor the scam to target this victim in particular using information about her career and business history to first build trust and friendship,” said Cpl.

Philip Ho with Burnaby RCMP’s Economic Crime Unit in a media release. “These scammers went to great lengths over many months to defraud this senior and convince her these were legitimate investments.

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Rapper Fetty Wap sentenced to 6 years on federal drug charges

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Ohio prison escapes: 1 inmate captured, other still on the run

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'Mechanism of death': Pennsylvania man charged in gun trafficking operation linked to homicides, shootings

PHILADELPHIA - A Pennsylvania man has been arrested for running what authorities call a gun trafficking operation connected to several homicides and violent crimes. In a press conference held Wednesday, Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin R. Steele announced the arrest of 23-year-old Tamir Hartsock of Glenside, Pennsylvania. Hartsock faces numerous felony charges for straw purchasing and trafficking 15 firearms, of which four were recovered and connected to homicides and crimes in Philadelphia. Investigators say Hartsock purchased his first two guns on September 9, 2020, shortly after his 21st birthday.

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Health experts warn 'common' virus in UK could increase risk of multiple sclerosis

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Jamie Foxx health scare: Nick Cannon addresses actor's absence on ‘Beat Shazam’ premiere

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Target pulls some LGBTQ+ merchandise from stores ahead of June Pride month after threats to workers

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Kansas woman dies after falling in creek in Glacier National Park

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Chief Justice Roberts says Supreme Court can do more to 'adhere to the highest standards'

the Supreme Court can do to "adhere to the highest standards" of ethical conduct, an acknowledgment that recent reporting about the justices' ethical missteps is having an effect on public perception of the court.Speaking at a law dinner Tuesday where he was honored with an award, Roberts provided no specifics but said the justices "are continuing to look at the things we can do to give practical effect to that commitment."He said he is "confident there are ways to do that consistent with our status as an independent branch of government and the Constitution’s separation of powers."The court has resisted adopting an ethics code of its own, and Roberts has raised questions about whether Congress could impose a code of conduct on the court.All nine justices recently signed a statement of ethics that Roberts provided to the Senate Judiciary Committee. His remarks Tuesday suggested he knows that statement is not enough to quiet critics.Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts attends President Joe Bidens State of the Union address in the House Chamber of the U.S.

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Jeff Bridges Says His Cancer Was ‘Nothing’ Compared To His Battle With COVID-19

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Usher named special guest performer for Philadelphia's Roots Picnic

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Mandaviya calls for global medical counter measures, digital health initiatives

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Shopping Shein? What to know about the fast-fashion brand’s so-called ‘dark sides’

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CDC investigating salmonella outbreak in 6 states linked to cookie dough

WASHINGTON - U.S. health officials are investigating a salmonella outbreak across six states possibly linked to a raw cookie dough product.At least 18 people have become ill, including two reported hospitalizations, between Feb.

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DVLA warning as driver health condition update to be rolled out 'within weeks'

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) is set to publish an update on guidance relating to eye conditions.

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Kentucky man accused of shooting roommate for eating last Hot Pocket, police say

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Half of Americans support Pentagon's supply of weapons to Ukraine, poll finds

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Recent shark attacks are worrying beach-goers, yet experts say they're very rare

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Logan convenience store worker shot during struggle over video game machine, police say

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1 year after Uvalde, Texas shooting, investigation of police response continues

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Pennsylvania high court to consider plan to make power plants pay for greenhouse gas emissions

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Delaware committee approves state pay raises, adds funds for marijuana industry

Governor of Delaware John C Carney Jr. speaks at the Delaware Memorial Day Ceremony, in New Castle, DE on May 30, 2019.

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Police: 15-year-old runs into Port Richmond Wawa after being shot in parking lot

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Where did covid-19 come from?

Huanan Seafood Wholesale Market. At first it seemed likely that the virus had been transmitted from bats to humans via an “intermediate" animal that was infected outside the city and then sold at the market. This was how SARS first emerged 20 years ago.

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EU court backs Ryanair challenge against EU-approved Italian aid for Covid-hit airlines

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India reports 513 new covid cases in a day; active cases decline to 6,591

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toxic chemical BPA in their sports bras, shirts, shorts and leggings, according to a United States consumer watchdog group.The Center for Environmental Health (CEH) on May 17 sent out legal notices to eight athletics brands after testing showed high amounts of bisphenol A (BPA) in the clothing they sold. This comes months after the group previously issued legal notices to a handful of other athletic companies and alerted consumers about the issue.Brands that were tested included Adidas, Athleta, Champion, Fabletics, Kohl’s, New Balance, Nike, Patagonia, Pink, The North Face and Reebok.

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Brittany Snow Opens Up About Mental Health, Friendship and Being 'Blindsided' After Her Divorce

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Jeff Bridges Says His Cancer Was 'Nothing' Compared to His Battle With COVID-19

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Toys for Tots throws birthday celebration for hundreds of foster children

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Jersey Shore restaurant protecting its 'Taco Tuesday' trademark from fast food giant

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AG Paxton calls for Texas Speaker Dade Phelan to resign, accuses him of being drunk on House floor

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Amanza Smith Reveals She’s Cancer-Free After ‘Selling Sunset’ Health Scare

Amanza Smith has received a clean bill of health.

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Terrifying boat accident turns tournament fisherman into a boat safety spokesperson

video. He says watching the video doesn't make him afraid of boating but proves how his safety checks saved him and convinced him to be the spokesperson for the 2023 Safe Boating Week Campaign.Hunter Bland was 21 and said he felt invincible on a January morning during a college bass fishing tournament. He and his partner completed all the safety checks and were heading across the water, going 50 to 55 mph.

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B.C. senior defrauded of $7.5 million in sophisticated cryptocurrency scam

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