Each business discusses how the frauds happened.
CARLYLE – Quietly, and without fanfare, at least four Carlyle businesses were victims of a credit card scam this past January.
King’s Department Store, Kal Tire, the Ramada Hotel and the Carlyle Rental Centre were confirmed to be the businesses defrauded.
King’s Department Store owner Ken King provided some details of his own experience. “In early January, a non-local customer entered our business and decided to purchase some clothing. He provided us with his credit card number and expiry date but did not have the actual card in his possession.
“Nearly $1,800 in clothing was purchased and the credit card machine approved the purchase. Over a month later, the purchase was deemed to be a fraud and our bank account was charged back for the entire amount. Because the purchase was made with a fraudulent credit card and no PIN number, our store was on the hook, and we experienced a total loss.”
Kal Tire owner Gavin Thomas was defrauded on two separate occasions by two related parties.
“In early January, a non-local customer phoned ahead to purchase some tires. The credit card information was entered into our Visa terminal by telephone and was system approved. The same thing happened a few days later for the purchase of tires and rims for another vehicle but for a larger amount,” he said.
“Both transactions were deemed to be fraudulent days later and our bank account received a chargeback for the…
