Saskatchewan auto parts business falls victim to growing credit card scam
A business in Assiniboia, Sask., is fell victim to a widespread credit card scam the RCMP says is targeting transportation equipment companies across Saskatchewan.
A Saskatchewan auto parts business, Great West Auto Electric in Assiniboia, has fallen victim to a widespread credit card scam, losing around $20,000. The scam involves scammers making multiple purchases using fraudulent credit cards, often posing as legitimate customers with unmarked vehicles and no warning from the business. RCMP have cautioned the public about "large-scale fraud" targeting transportation companies across Western Canada, with scammers stealing around half a million dollars' worth of products in Saskatchewan.
Businesses from multiple communities have reported the scam, and investigators are aware of it happening in other western provinces as well. The RCMP are urging businesses to be cautious of suspicious orders and update their insurance policies to protect against credit card fraud. The scam's widespread nature and the anonymous purchases are creating challenges for investigators, who believe the same group is responsible and have not charged anyone yet.
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