Medicine Hat Police Service warns of fake gold scam after jewelry incident

Mar 29, 2025 | 5:29 PM

The Medicine Hat Police Service received a report related to the “fake gold scam” on Friday.

The MHPS said that in the incident, individuals approached a citizen at a retail store parking lot, claiming to be in distress and in need of money.

The individuals stated their debit cards were not working and offered gold jewelry in exchange for cash.

The jewelry was presented as being of significant value but is believed by the MHPS to be counterfeit.

The police said the suspects were last seen driving a dark grey 2022–2023 Volvo SUV with Alberta rental or dealer licence plates.

The vehicle was reportedly heading out of Medicine Hat on Township Road 120 in Cypress County.

The MHPS said the suspect descriptions are as follows:

Suspect 1:

Male, approximately 55 years old
Arab/Middle Eastern descent
Wearing a suit

Suspect 2:

Female, in her 30s
Arab/Middle Eastern descent
Wearing a dress

Suspect 3:

Male, approximately 30 years old
Arab/Middle Eastern descent

The MHPS reminds the public to be cautious of individuals offering high-value items in exchange for cash under urgent or suspicious circumstances.

by Jayk Sterkenburg