Scammers forging grocery vouchers from Oceanside non-profit

PARKSVILLE — Oceanside scammers have been caught using fake food vouchers at local grocery stores, illegally replicated from a local charity.

In early April, Oceanside RCMP were contacted by the unnamed non-profit organization, who said someone was reproducing their grocery vouchers meant for those in need and using them at local stores, making off with $3,600 in merchandise.

Sgt. Shane Worth told NanaimoNewsNOW they’re working with the non-profit group and loss prevention staff from the affected grocery stores to track down suspects.

“People are out there taking advantage of a great service and trying to manipulate it and obtain more goods through fraud. We’re actively investigating it, and hopefully we will identify the suspects and track them down.”