Hamilton Man Fooled in $20K Romance Scam | Toronto News

A 75-year-old Hamilton man lost $20,000 after falling for a romance scam orchestrated by Vicky Medalla, a woman who claimed she needed money for her parents’ funeral. Police say she never paid him back and is now facing charges after being arrested — and she’s already on bail for similar scams in Kitchener and Hamilton. Authorities are warning the public and urging anyone with info to come forward, especially other potential victims. This heartbreaking case is a stark reminder of how easily trust can be exploited. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/15336d06e56f1aba