Canadian police are warning heavy-haul trucking companies to exercise caution after at least a dozen companies in Saskatchewan fell victim to scammers.
On August 5, 2026, the Saskatchewan RCMP issued a warning to trucking companies about a “large-scale” credit card scam “in which scammers purchase truck tires and other items over the phone using fraudulent credit cards.”
The warning follows several months of investigation by the RCMP’s Central District General Investigation Section (GIS).
In March 2026, authorities launched an investigation into a fraud scheme targeting businesses operating in the heavy-duty trucking sector, including automotive suppliers, tire shops, and fuel distributors.
Authorities explained that the callers placed orders for tires, motor oil, and/or trailer parts with the companies and paid by credit card over the phone. Since the transaction appeared as “pending,” the companies would ship the items, but the credit card would then be declined and no payment would be processed.
The RCMP noted that the scam affected twelve businesses located in the following towns:
- Battleford
- Weyburn
- Hudson Bay
- Kindersley
- Biggar
- Assiniboia
- White Butte
- Moosomin
- Cudworth
- Onion Lake
Police believe other businesses have been targeted by this type of scam and are asking victims to contact them. Victims are asked to call 310-RCMP. Tips can be provided anonymously by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
No charges have been filed at this time.
The RCMP has offered the following tips to help businesses avoid falling victim to this scam:
- Be wary of orders where the first payment card is declined. Scammers often try to complete purchases using multiple cards after the first one has been declined
- Never rely solely on caller ID; verify the caller’s identity before processing any payment information
- Be on the lookout for rushed or unusual requests
- If a transaction seems suspicious, do not process it until it has been verified
- Report any suspected fraud to the police immediately
