A Wetaskiwin dealership is out thousands of dollars after a customer used a fraudulent bank draft to purchase two snowmobiles and a trailer.
RCMP say the business was approached by the buyer with what appeared to be a legitimate bank draft. After the transaction was complete, the victim discovered that the bank draft was counterfeit.
This scam has raised concerns as to how realistic the bank draft appeared.
The suspect is described as
- Heavy-set Caucasian male wearing a white shirt, dark jacket and blue jeans.
- He was driving a white Ford pickup truck.
The snowmobiles are described as follows:
- Polaris 850 Khaos, black and tan
- Polaris Patriot, orange
- Trailer is a grey Marlon 400-006AL trailer.
RCMP are aware of other similar cases in the Edmonton area involving the same suspect.
The Wetaskiwin RCMP is seeking assistance in identifying the suspect.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Wetaskiwin RCMP at 780-312-7200 or your local police.
If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com or using the “P3 TIPS” app.
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