Saskatchewan Auto Parts Scam | Calgary News

A Saskatchewan auto parts shop lost $20,000 in power tools after falling victim to a credit card scam targeting transportation equipment businesses across the province. Fraudsters used fake cards, and by the time the business noticed the fraudulent charges, the goods were already gone. Over a dozen companies have been hit, with losses nearing half a million dollars — and similar scams are surfacing in other western Canadian provinces. The thief’s vehicles were unmarked, and customers appeared ordinary, making detection nearly impossible until months later during bank reconciliation. RCMP say these digital crimes are hard to trace due to anonymity and remote perpetrators, but they’re working hard to coordinate efforts and catch the culprits. Businesses are urged to report suspected fraud and remain vigilant — especially if payments are initially declined. 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/bfd26d9e18355f46