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Surge in fraud and thefts prompts Richmond RCMP to expand ‘safe exchange zone’ hours - BC | Globalnews.ca

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Richmond Mounties have a special area at their detachment for buyers and sellers to meet and make exchanges in a safe place, monitored by CCTV .

The Richmond RCMP says it has seen a 67 per cent rise in online transaction-related fraud and robbery incidents linked to online marketplaces.

The new hours are 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.-to-7 p.M. Monday to Friday and 8 am.-to-5 p. m. on weekends and statutory holidays.

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