Businesses urged to stay alert as RCMP investigate trucking sector fraud
Businesses in Kindersley's trucking and transportation sector are being urged to remain vigilant as the Saskatchewan RCMP investigates a large-scale fraud scheme targeting companies that supply the heavy-duty trucking industry.
The Saskatchewan RCMP's Central District General Investigation Section (GIS) says Kindersley is among 10 Saskatchewan communities where businesses have been affected.
The investigation, which began in March 2026, involves fraudsters who contact businesses by phone to purchase truck tires, engine oil, trailer parts and other heavy-duty transportation supplies using fraudulent credit card information.
According to RCMP, the transactions initially appear to be approved, prompting businesses to ship the products by courier. However, once the goods have been sent, the credit card payment is declined, leaving businesses without payment.
Investigators say 12 Saskatchewan businesses have been impacted, including businesses in Kindersley, Battleford, Biggar, Hudson Bay, Weyburn, Assiniboia, White Butte, Moosomin, Cudworth and Onion Lake.
With Kindersley serving as a major transportation and agricultural service hub, RCMP say local suppliers, tire shops, fuel distributors and other businesses connected to the trucking industry should be especially cautious when processing large phone orders.
While no charges have been laid, investigators believe additional businesses may have been targeted. Companies that have received suspicious orders—even if they did not suffer a financial loss—are encouraged to report the incident to police.
The investigation has also uncovered similar incidents across Western Canada, with Saskatchewan RCMP working alongside other police agencies as the investigation continues.
Tips for local businesses
RCMP recommend businesses take the following precautions when accepting orders over the phone:
Be cautious if an initial payment card is declined, especially if the customer immediately offers another card.
Never rely solely on caller ID. Verify the identity of the purchaser before processing payment.
Be wary of customers who pressure staff to complete orders quickly or make unusual requests.
If a transaction seems suspicious, do not ship products until payment has been fully verified.
Report suspected fraud to police as soon as possible.
Anyone who believes they have been targeted by this type of fraud should contact their local RCMP detachment by calling 310-RCMP (within Saskatchewan) or their local police service. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.saskcrimestoppers.com.