Two young Cuban women recently fell prey to the notorious "ring scam" while visiting a park in Guantánamo, deceived by two strangers who executed the ruse. The victims, cousins aged 20 and 23, were shopping in the city center when they were approached by two men. These individuals claimed to have found a ring, allegedly made of 14k gold, and offered to exchange it for the chains the women were wearing.
Believing the ring to be more valuable than their own jewelry, the cousins agreed to the swap. However, they later discovered that the supposed gold ring was merely a piece of gold-colored metal.
The incident was shared on Facebook by Professor Carlos Pérez, who refuted a previous report by social media user Luis ViralInfluencer Suárez. Suárez's post, which has since been removed, alleged a robbery involving violence and a knife against the two women.
Pérez revealed, "The victims themselves stated that they were advised by a 'friend' to report to the police exactly what was shared on social media, in order to expedite the process and help locate the con artists." He urged people to always adhere to the truth.
Understanding the Ring Scam in Cuba
What is the "ring scam"?
The "ring scam" is a deceptive trick where scammers offer a fake gold ring in exchange for personal valuables, convincing victims that the ring is of higher value.
How can one avoid falling victim to this scam?
To avoid this scam, be wary of strangers offering trades and verify the authenticity of any item before agreeing to an exchange.