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Main headline Senior conned for $67,000 Main headline ffrg Abbotsford man victim of investment phone scam over over two twodecks decks Vikki HOPES
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The son of an 87-year-old Abbotsford man who was scammed out of $67,000 is sharing the story as a warning to others. John Brown (not his real name) said although his dad eventually got back $41,000 ofCopy the amount he sent to the scammers, he is still out the remaining $26,000. Brown said his dad, “Dave,” who formerly ran his own business for many years, was recently declared by a doctor to be of sound
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mind, but fell prey to a phone scam promising that if he invested $75,000, he would receive $3.5 million in return. The caller, “Jack,” who first connected with Dave in January, said he had inherited $26 million from an uncle who had a gold mine in Sierra Leone, so he was good for the money. Brown found out about the scam and begged his parents not to send any more money, but they wouldn’t listen nor would they take the advice of two Abbotsford police
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officers who visited them after Brown filed a police report. He soon discovered that his dad had sent various amounts – ranging from $400 to $26,000 – to different locations in Canada and the U.S. Meanwhile, the scammer continued to call Dave, promising that he would soon receive his $3.5 million and warning him not to let anyone know about the calls. Continued on A4
DEPUTY CHIEF RETIRES A7 After 33 years with the APD, deputy chief Rick Lucy leaves the force
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FOUR-YEAR SENTENCE A10 Abbotsford man convicted of manslaughter in shooting of his wife sentenced to jail
SCORING SCHOLARSHIPS A28 Four Yale Hockey Academy players commit to U.S. universities
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85¢ Jacquin Bennett-Boire of Yale controls the ball during a game against Queen Charlotte at the B.C. High School Boys 4A Basketball Provincial Championships at Langley Events Centre on Wednesday. Yale won the game 91-66. For more basketball coverage turn to pages 26, 27, 30. JENNA HAUCK Black Press Continued on AX Cutline PHOTO Abbotsford News
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