South Dakota Businesses Alerted of Credit Card Scam

South Dakota Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg along with the South Dakota Retailers Association are alerting businesses to be on the lookout for a credit card scam which is impacting the state. 

Multiple South Dakota businesses have been contacted by out-of-state entities looking to purchase goods. The orders initially appear to be legitimate, but scammers are attempting to pay with fraudulent or stolen credit cards. 

“In today’s world, with online sales and directories, it is easy for anyone to find your business,” said Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg in a press release on Monday. “That’s why it’s important to be diligent with email or phone transactions, especially with out-of-state or unknown clients.” 

Businesses are reminded to ensure the legitimacy of emailed orders, especially if it is a new customer. If in doubt, verify the identity of the purchaser before proceeding or contact the credit card company to confirm the information on the card and that it has not been stolen. Extra caution should be exercised for out-of-state orders, especially if payment is coming from a different entity.

The South Dakota Attorney General’s Office has been working with the South Dakota Retailers Association to help identify similar scams and track down the scam artists involved. If you believe you have been the target of a scam, report the fraudulent information to the Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division at consumer.sd.gov or 800.300.1986. Read more

 

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