RCMP warn about falsified kidnappings targeting Chinese nationals

Lower Mainland RCMP are renewing their warning about a scam that targets newly arrived Chinese immigrants trying to convince them a loved one has been kidnapped in order to extort money from their families.
RCMP spokeswoman Staff Sgt. Annie Linteau said police have had three new cases reported to them in the first week of October, the first since police became aware of the scam in July and since forming a task force to investigate the activity.
The RCMP issued their first warning in July after s