Kamloops residents are being warned of a scam circulating the city, which involves stolen debit cards and PIN numbers.
The most recent report was received on Aug. 15 and involved an elderly woman who was "intentionally" distracted while her card and PIN was stolen.
Afterwards, money was taken out of her bank account.
“Based on the investigation it is believed that the victim was followed to the checkout and one of the suspects spied while the PIN was being entered,” said Cpl. Dana Napier in a news release.
“The victim then left the store and was approached by two men who distracted her by asking for directions while the third suspect pickpockets the debit card.”
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On July 9, the RCMP received a report of a suspect stealing a wallet from a victim shortly after leaving a grocery store.
The Kamloops RCMP said they are working to determine if the incidents are connected.
In an effort to advance the investigations, the RCMP are releasing pictures of the suspects tied to several of these scams.
Anyone with information related to this investigation is asked to please contact the Kamloops RCMP at (250) 828-3000 and cite files 2005-26751, 2025-21889, and 2025-23232
The RCMP said they are also hoping to help prevent other people from being victimized.
Kamloops residents are being reminded not to leave their purses or bags unattended in grocery store carts, to always cover their PINs and to stay aware of anyone who may be watching you enter the PIN.
The RCMP also remind residents to stay aware of their surroundings and how close people may be standing to you.
