RCMP are warning community residents of the apparent return of the door to door scam.
On Nov. 15, just before noon, the RCMP received information of an alleged fraudster soliciting cash from local residents and motel guests in the 3000 block of Lakeshore Road in Kelowna's Mission area.
RCMP have been told that the well-dressed scam artist tends to target the elderly during the early morning hours, and will often canvass door to door and tell a fictitious story about having a broken down vehicle in order to solicit cash to pay for a tow truck.
“We understand that a motel guest may have been convinced to loan this suspect $150 cash,” states Cpl. Jesse O’Donaghey of the Kelowna RCMP. “That patron has not yet come forward to police and our investigators, who are making efforts to identify that potential victim, would like to speak with that individual.”
Police are commending the local motel for taking steps in an effort to alert their guests, as RCMP warn the general public to be cautious. RCMP are also interested in speaking with anyone else who may have been victimized recently in a similar manner.
Investigators are encouraging any additional fraud victims to come forward to speak with police.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Cst. Cherly Duggan of the Kelowna RCMP at 250-762-3300.
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