'Can I have some gas money?' Sask. RCMP say gold jewelry scams remain prevalent around province

An RCMP detachment can be seen in this file photo. (David Prisciak/CTV News)

RCMP say fraudsters are continuing to sell fake gold jewelry to people in Saskatchewan and are asking residents to be vigilant.

Carlyle RCMP say that on Sept. 13 a motorist approached another driver near Highway 13 and asked them for gas money before they offered a gold ring in exchange for additional money.

The on Sept. 16 Shaunavon RCMP received a similar report of a person flagging down a driver and again asking for gas money before again asking for more cash in exchange for a gold ring.

“The incidents, though still under investigation, are part of a trend of potential fraudsters approaching people in parking lots, gas stations, or other public locations and offering ‘gold jewelry’ in exchange for money. The jewelry the fraudsters provide is not genuine gold and holds little value. If you are approached by someone trying to sell gold jewelry, do not follow through with their request and call the police,” an RCMP news release said.

Police did not say how much money people gave the scammers for the rings.

According to RCMP fake gold scams often occur through certain tactics:

RCMP are asking people to report all information about fake gold scams to their local detachment or through Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers.