The OPP are investigating fraud complaints at a local business in Orillia.
The fraud involves a suspect calling the business and ordering high priced items using a credit card.
The suspect says his friend will pick the items up, then someone attends the business and picks the items up.
A few weeks later the card turns out to be stolen or fraudulent.
The Orillia OPP would like all businesses to guard themselves against fraud.
Some signs of fraud and useful tips to prevent fraud are:
If someone makes a purchase over the phone with a credit card ask to see the credit card and identification at the time of pick up.
Check the credit card for the name, numbers and expiry date.
If someone is purchasing an unusual amount of expensive items.
If someone is purchasing “big ticket” items with high resale value.
There are many other signs and indications of fraudulent behaviour when it comes to credit cards. Contact your bank, credit card provider or go online for more information. Just because you can't see the card holder doesn't mean you can't suspect fraud. It is important to be aware even for online or over the phone purchases.
The Orillia OPP will continue to investigate these incidents. If anyone has similar incidents or has information they feel would be useful to the police investigation they are encouraged to contact the Orillia OPP at 1-888-310-1122.
