Ottawa Police are warning the public about a new scam heading to the Capital.
The "Blessing Scam" or the "Chinese Evil Spirits Scam" appears to target elderly Chinese women.
The premise of the scam is that multiple suspects claim to be doctors and can help cleanse the victims of evil spirits.
The victim is then instructed to bring valuables such as gold, jewelry and cash in a bag to the suspects, which are then turned over for a "blessing."
The victim's bag is returned, empty.
Police say this appears to be a well organized plot.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Ottawa Police Organized Fraud Section at 613-236-1222 ext. 5433.
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