Edmonton police are warning the public about a virtual kidnapping scheme targeting female Chinese students in Alberta and British Columbia. Police said people posing as Chinese government officials or law enforcement would call young female students and tell them they have been implicated in crimes in China. Once the victims were hiding, the scammers would contact their family and demand money in exchange for their release. Kevin Harrison said while no incidents have been reported in Edmonton, police are concerned the scam could be already occurring in the city. “We want the Chinese community to know that they can contact police and that we are able to help,” he said.

Source: National Post November 03, 2017 05:03 UTC