'It's definitely spiking now': More people in Ottawa getting targeted by gold scam

When it comes to things you probably shouldn’t purchase on the street, precious gold jewelry places pretty high on the list.
And yet, some gold buyers say there’s been an uptick in the number of Ottawans targeted by scammers selling fake gold for a quick buck.
“It’s definitely spiking now,” said Erik Ramsey, owner of the Swap N’ Shop pawnshop on Merivale Road. “I’ve been seeing it come through the store for the past year or two — but nothing