Blaire Wortley just wanted to make a connection. Instead, she found herself uncovering a online dating scam involving a man police say swindled more than $25,000 from dozens of victims.

Calgary police said the man, 36-year-old Bryan Christopher Syryda, was reported to CPS back in 2020 after several people at that time alleged to have given him money in return for discounted tech items such as televisions.

The victims were told by Syryda he worked for well-known tech companies and had access to electronics at discounted and group rates. At that time, several charges were laid by police.

As investigators delved into the allegations, they became aware of several local Calgary women who met the Syryda by online dating apps such as Bumble, Tinder and Plenty of Fish.

The allegations against Syryda have not yet been tested in court.

Tomasia DaSilva reports.

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