National

Buyer Beware: High Quality Fake Gold Bars Being Sold Online, Police Say

The Canadian Press, 22 Dec, 2017 01:14 PM

BARRIE, Ont. — Police in Ontario are warning the public about an online offer that isn't worth its weight in gold.

Investigators say they've received complaints of counterfeit gold bars being sold online through buy and sell websites such as Kijiji.

Police in Barrie, Ont., say the bars appear to be real at first glance and are professionally packed and bear an official looking stamp resembling the Perth Mint or the Royal Canadian Mint.

Testing has shown the bars are nothing more than copper plated with gold.

Police say the high-quality counterfeit bars are being offered in various weights and range in price from $300 to $1,200, but their actual worth is about 25 cents to $2.00.

Prev Next

MORE National ARTICLES

'Tis The Season For Doorstep Stealing? Shoppers Vent About Delivery Security

"It's not the first time but it still surprises me when you come home and there's a big package on your doorstep out there for everyone to see

'Tis The Season For Doorstep Stealing? Shoppers Vent About Delivery Security

Canada Charges 2 Indian-Descent Californians With Cocaine Smuggling

Gurminder Singh Toor, 31, and Kirandeep Kaur Toor, 26, were charged on four counts under the Canadian Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, Canada Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) reported on Friday.

Canada Charges 2 Indian-Descent Californians With Cocaine Smuggling

Poor Ventilation At B.C. Greenhouse Blamed For Carbon Monoxide Exposure

DELTA, B.C. — Poor ventilation at a Delta, B.C., greenhouse is to blame for sending dozens of workers to hospital for carbon monoxide exposure, a fire chief said.

Poor Ventilation At B.C. Greenhouse Blamed For Carbon Monoxide Exposure

Police Say Gang Violence Likely Behind Death Of Man, 21, In Langley, B.C.

A young man is dead after a shooting in Langley, B.C., and police say the death may be linked to recent gang violence in Metro Vancouver.

Police Say Gang Violence Likely Behind Death Of Man, 21, In Langley, B.C.

Flag Person Hit By Vehicle In Vernon, B.C., Has Died Of Her Injuries

VERNON, B.C. — A 66-year-old woman who was hit by a vehicle while directing traffic in Vernon, B.C., has died of her injuries.

Flag Person Hit By Vehicle In Vernon, B.C., Has Died Of Her Injuries

Vancouver Fire Crews Responded To More Than 6,000 Overdose Calls This Year

Vancouver firefighters have responded to more than 6,000 overdose calls this year, a 28 per cent increase over last year with a month remaining in 2017.