Police in Cape Breton are investigating reports of a scam involving a seemingly stranded motorist flagging down drivers and offering gold jewelry in exchange for money to pay for gas or repairs. In Sydney, N. All of them told similar stories about how they were scammed by a frantic driver who said they had run out of gas or were stranded by a breakdown. Boudreau said one victim said he was on his way home from a funeral for a friend when he pulled over on an off-ramp to help another driver.
He was heartbroken He had given them all the money he had in his pocket. We're generally kind people in Cape Breton. Desiree Magnus, spokesperson for Cape Breton Regional Police , said five people have come forward with similar stories since May, all of them saying they declined when asked if they would exchange gas money for gold trinkets. Magnus said the suspects were gone by the time police arrived to investigate, and she says those who complained to police could not provide much of a description.
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