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Arrest made in romance scam by David Lea and Tim Whitnell Metroland West Media 7 | Wednesday, March 5, 2014 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com A 30-year-old Hamilton man is facing multiple charges after two women were allegedly defrauded through an Internet romance scam. A woman from Halton and another from Toronto, one in her early 30s and the other in her mid-50s, entered into what they believed were trusting relationships with a man they met online, police said. A profile on a popular dating site under the name Alex Hermain, claimed to be that of a 38year-old Burlington man. Det. Larry Burns of the Halton Regional Police Fraud Unit said the investigation to date has determined that Alex Hermain does not exist. However, each woman met in person with a man purporting to be Hermain at least once within the past year, said Burns. Police allege the dating relationships turned into a scam. The single women told police they had agreed to let their new boyfriend borrow money but expected to be paid back. Burns says more than $40,000 was taken from the women with one giving significantly more than the other. None of it has been paid back, he said. A man was arrested Tuesday morning. Zeeshan Qureshi, 30, of Hamilton faces charges of fraud over $5,000, fraud under $5,000 and possession of proceeds of crime. This March 7th Halton Catholic elementary teachers will be taking a second unpaid day. Part of the government's deficit reduction plan. Zeeshan Qureshi faces charges. | photo courtesy Halton Regional Police Service Due to the nature of dating sites, it is unknown if the alleged scam was carried out using other aliases and police are appealing to the public for anyone that may have had contact with the accused to come forward. Qureshi has a March 26 court date in Milton. Anyone with information on this case can contact Burns of the Regional Fraud Unit at 905-634-1831, ext. 8738, or Crime Stoppers of Halton at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www. haltoncrimestoppers.com or by texting Tip201 with a message to 274637 (crimes). You've Got A Friend In Fashion I LADIES... HEADING SOUTH? Spring Fashions Have Arrived! Pilgrams Way Established 1989 | 1131 Nottinghill Gate, Oakville | 905.827.2271 | Open 7 Days A Week Speers Rd. 4th Line WATCH US WOMEN N. Service Rd. QEW Nothinghill Gate magine shopping with a friend who knows how to choose clothes that make you look fabulous. She knows precisely where to find what you should wear. She's an expert in bra and undergarment fitting and a great boost to your self-image. For women over 40, that friend can be found at Watch Us Women where customers are treated like friends by the knowledgeable and helpful staff. They know that women want to look great at any age and have the fashion savvy skills to create a look that works with any body shape or size. With no-pressure or commissions customers know that the Karen Nano, Owner & Kim Carter, Manager Fashion Consultants: Kim, Marlene, Dianne & Suzanne purchases they walk out with suit their needs and body. "What is most important to us is for woman to leave the store feeling fantastic," says Watch Us Women owner Karen Nano. "We want them to feel like they are being taken care of by a friend." The mature woman wants to defy her age and that can be achieved with the right wardrobe. This doesn't mean dressing like her daughter, Karen advises. It means knowing what to wear and what not to wear and that's where the professionals at Watch Us Women step up to the fashion plate. "It's all about the service. We know the clothing we carry and we know what looks good on women over 40," she says. The selection ranges from sizes 2 to 20, including petite size pants. Karen is enthused about a new line of stylish and easy-to-wear jersey from Sympli. Fashions by designers Joseph Ribkoff and Frank Lyman are also featured at the store along with Tribal and Not Your Daughter's Jeans. "We are here to guide our customers, to help find that perfect fitting outfit, that perfect fitting dress. We have a dress to flatter any body shape; we have a dress for everybody!" Professional bra fitting is a premier service at Watch Us Women. A properly fitted bra is the starting point for a well-dressed woman. Staff guides customers to find a bra that flatters their figure and feels comfortable. To smooth and contour the body, Watch Us Women has a selection of Body Wrap Shapewear. These foundation garments are more comfortable and less restrictive than other lines. The fabric breathes, it's not uncomfortably tight and doesn't slip down. Karen knows from her experience that the older women get, the more they demand comfort but not at the expense of looking up-to-date with the fashion scene. Karen, along with store manager Kim Carter and the staff (Kim, Marlene, Dianne and Suzanne) are all ready to be that fashion friend, whose advice customers trust and value. "You've got a friend at Watch Us Women."