Police from the Inner West Patrol Group are warning residents to be to be vigilant in relation to the scamming actives of a middle aged, Caucasian woman, who has been reported asking for money under false pretences.
The woman is known to police and has recently been reported targeting members of the public (including Asian students from the University of Queensland) in the Indooroopilly and St Lucia areas.
Witness have reported the woman will often start crying in a public area, and when approached by a concerned member of the public, informs them that she has a very sick (or dying) relative in hospital, who is a long way away and she does not have the money to go visit.
The woman is a very convincing actor who has the ability to effectively play on the compassion and generosity of her intended victims.
If approached by this woman, police advise the public not to
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