Latest Kamloops scam targets inexperienced cashiers

Oct 31, 2016 | 2:09 PM

KAMLOOPS — RCMP are warning Kamloops businesses to train their employees to take their time when completing transactions with cash.

The warning comes after a pair of businesses were tricked into giving too much change.

Corporal Jodi Shelkie says in each case, the culprit will pay for a purchase with cash, then distract the cashier while he or she is providing change, causing the cashier to return too much money.

Shelkie says that happened at a restaurant and a clothing store in the past week.