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B.C. crime news: Richmond Mounties warn public about fake healing scam | Man injured in early morning shooting in Chilliwack

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Richmond woman defrauded in fake healing scam: RCMP Richmond Mounties are warning the public about a scam involving a fake healing ritual.

The woman was approached by three Cantonese speaking people who convinced her to undergo a healing ritual they said would remove bad luck and improve her health.

The hour-long ritual was held just before 12 p.m. on Tuesday , and involved the victim handing over $37,000 in valuables.

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