Credit Card Fraud Alert
October 27, 2016
Wayne County Sheriff’s Department Investigator Shane McIlwain is warning merchants to be alert to possible fraudulent credit cards being used in the area. McIlwain was alerted to the issue recently that Dixie Electric received notification that a fraudulent credit card was used to make the payment online. The card in question belonged to an individual living in Florida. “We just want to alert area merchants to the fact that there may be fraudulent credit cards being used. Merchants need to take the necessary precautions to protect themselves from this fraud.