Scams Continue To Catch Untrained Staff
The first time we heard of this con-trick was over 40 years ago – the con man removes all cigarettes from the packet by opening the pack and replaces with something of similar weight and volume. He returns it to the staff member (having taken the “doctored” replacement from his pocket who has just served […]
Scam Alert!
We have been made aware that this scam, which is as old as the hills, has resurfaced recently. The contents of a pack of cigarettes are removed and replaced with something of equivalent weight and volume, such as wadding, paper, playing cards, etc, and a replacement or refund is sought as they weren’t what was […]
Signed Mass Cards
We have been made aware by a number of CSNA members that there would appear to be another provider of so-called signed mass cards, this one originating in County Down purveying their “exclusive” products. Despite everything asserted and alleged in their sales literature, no-one can “sell” a mass card, signed by a Roman Catholic priest in the […]
SCAM Alert
Members are reminded to train your staff, particularly those that are recently employed with you, to be aware of the attempts by persons telephoning the store pretending to be from the Merchant Service Provider/Payzone/Visa etc. They will ask to print a Trial or Test voucher and call out the serial number; they only have to […]
SCAM Alert – Cash Pay-Outs
Cash Pay-outs We were reminded by a member that unless you make very clear and specific instructions to your staff with regard to store policies on cash pay-outs for stock delivered, you will find yourself frustrated, angry and out of pocket! In the last month we have been told of the presence of a tried […]
Stolen Credit Card – SCAM
We have been informed by a member in Kilkenny of a recent scam on retailers! There is a professional gang travelling up and down the country with stolen credit cards targeting retailers and particularly forecourt retailers with this recent scam. We are aware that in some instances the gang have photos of credit cards on […]
SCAM – Prepaid Vouchers And Cards
It has come to our attention that a number of individuals have been phoning or calling into retailers claiming to be a Payzone representative and asking them to print prepaid vouchers and cards. Payzone and their partners will never phone a retailer and ask you to print a voucher. Do not print or communicate voucher […]
Increase In Credit/Debit Card Related Fraud
Following a recent increase in credit/debit card related fraud at retail premises in north County Dublin; Gardaí are appealing to retailers to make their staff aware of potential fraudulent behaviour. Over the past number of days in the Balbriggan area alone there has been five incidents reported to Gardaí of credit card related fraud. These […]
URGENT: Fake ‘Very Well Replicated’ €50 Notes In Circulation
Gardaí are urging the public to be aware of fake €50 notes following a woman duping staff in a large Naas toy store. At Smyth’s Toy Store, Naas, between Saturday, May 4, last, and May 5, a woman, described as being middle-aged, is reported to have handed over a counterfeit €50 note in exchange for […]
SCAM ALERT! “The boss asked me to deliver these lighters (or cards) and collect cash for them”
We were reminded by an unfortunate member that unless you make very clear and specific instructions to your staff with regard to store policies on cash pay-outs for stock delivered, you will find yourself frustrated, angry and out of pocket! In the last month we have been told of the presence of a tried and-tested […]
