Older women targeted in Lunar new year blessing scams

Scammers are stealing money and jewellery from women they approach on the street by saying they need a blessing to protect their family from a curse or illness.

This is a scam. Never hand over jewellery or money to a stranger or invite them to your home.

Call Police and tell family and friends if you are approached by someone offering a ‘blessing’. Crimestoppers: 1800 333000

Police Assistance Line: 13144

To help recognise the kind of strategies scammers use, watch the SBS Chinese video, in language, on the link below...