Saanich police say their detectives have made an arrest after people were scammed out of nearly $200,000 over a three-year period through the use of dating apps.
Saanich Police began to investigate a romance scam in the fall of 2019 in which various dating apps were used to connect with dozens of people with the intent to obtain money.
A person would seek individuals who, through deception and false information, provided them with financial assistance with the promise of him paying them back.
“Over the next three years, (the person) continued this scheme and would limit contact with the victims once they asked for the money back,” said a Saanich police statement.
“This person was highly manipulative and deceptive in his scheme,” said Const. Markus Anastasiades, in a statement. “While each case is unique, we encourage people never to send money to anyone they have only communicated with online or by phone.”
A suspect has been arrested and now charged. This person is prohibited from the use of online dating apps and from entering into any private loan agreement.
If you have information related to this investigation, contact the Saanich Police Department’s Major Crime Unit at 22-5508@saanichpolice.ca.
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