Gold scams are a reminder that crime prevention must keep up

Imagine being told to fly thousands of miles to Hong Kong to buy gold pellets as part of an “official investigation”.

The scenario seems like an obvious scam, but at least nine students were recently ensnared in such a complex scheme leveraging fear, cross-border logistics and physical assets.
Police have rightly issued a warning about the dangerous escalation in scam tactics, underscoring the need for better awareness and prevention.

The students were targeted by thieves posing as officers from...