CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The FBI Charlotte Division is warning businesses about a fraud scheme with victims in North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Georgia, Alabama, Florida, West Virginia, and Kentucky.
The FBI says that fraudulent transactions are being made over the phone and targeting businesses such as tire stores, furniture stores, lumber companies, trailer businesses, and appliance stores.
Drivers were hired through online job sites and got paid using third-party cash applications. They were not aware of the purchases being made illegally.
FBI Charlotte is working with several local law enforcement agencies on the ongoing investigation.
Businesses with similar unsolved crimes should call FBI Charlotte at 704-672-6100 or https://tips.fbi.gov/. Law enforcement agencies investigating similar crimes should contact their local FBI office or agents in their area directly.