Elderly Woman Robbed of Cherished Necklace in Cruel Parking Lot Scam

In a disturbing incident last week, a 70-year-old Edmonton senior named Parwati Parwati was targeted by scammers while on her daily walk. A vehicle pulled over and the occupants, a man, a woman, and two children, beckoned Parwati to come closer. The man claimed Parwati resembled his late grandmother and proceeded to put jewelry on her, including a ring and a necklace, under the guise of "blessing" the items.

Despite Parwati's attempts to refuse, the man insisted she wear the jewelry for a few minutes. During the interaction, he subtly stole Parwati's real gold necklace with a religious pendant, replacing it with a cheap imitation. Parwati only realized her cherished necklace was missing after the strangers drove away.

Parwati's grandson, Sahil Prasad, shared the incident on Facebook, hoping to warn others about this type of scam. Authorities have reported similar jewelry theft cases occurring in parking lots across Alberta, where scammers use distraction techniques to steal from unsuspecting victims, often targeting the elderly.

Parwati is now traumatized by the experience and has not left her home alone since the incident. Experts advise people to be wary of strangers, trust their instincts, and never let someone get too close, as these scammers are skilled at manipulating and exploiting vulnerable individuals.