Kitchener man charged after counterfeit cash allegedly used to buy gold bars in online marketplace scams

Peel Regional Police (PRP) have charged a 24‑year‑old Kitchener man in connection with two alleged scams involving counterfeit currency used to purchase precious metals from private sellers on online marketplaces.

The Fraud Bureau launched the investigation after two sellers reported being defrauded during arranged meetups for gold and silver sales.

Police say the first incident […] ...