Recent fraud reports in Kitimat have RCMP cautioning residents to be more careful about where they put their money online.
Police say, in this case, victims are transferring their money to an online trading app which appears legitimate at first glance.
When they attempt to withdraw funds from the app, however, they find they are unable to do so.
RCMP are urging residents to do more research into online offers or trading apps before sending money.
They some sites even go as far as to immitate recommendations or sponsorships from celebrities or famous individuals.
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