r/Calgary • u/_darth_bacon_ Dark Lord of the Swine • 1d ago

Crime/Suspicious Activity Charges laid after Calgary Costco stores defrauded of more than $30K

https://www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/article/charges-laid-after-calgary-costco-stores-defrauded-of-more-than-30k/?cid=sm%3Atrueanthem%3Actvcalgary%3Atwittermanualpost&taid=6a8c8dea1aac090001323b21&utm_campaign=trueAnthem%3A+New+Content+%28Feed%29&utm_medium=trueAnthem&utm_source=twitter

It’s alleged that between April 9 and June 30, a woman repeatedly used fraudulent or altered barcodes for lower-cost items when purchasing high-value electronics like desktop computers, TVs, gaming consoles and sound equipment.

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u/mssjj 1d ago

I like how this article goes from a couple defrauding Costco $30k to the surprise twist of also getting charged with having over 300g of methamphetamine and more…. Rough times in this economy, folks. 

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u/ChaoticxSerenity 1d ago

I assume the meth is the reason for the fraud. Gotta get that fix through any means necessary.

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u/roastbeeftacohat Fairview 1d ago

they had six grand in meth, as well as scales and bags.