Blaine Police Department Reminds Businesses to Stay Vigilant

Against Crime as the Holidays Approach

As the holidays draw near, the Blaine Police Department wants to remind businesses of ways they can combat scams that harm their business and members of the public.

1. Be cautious when accepting payments via check – Blaine Police Department continues to receive reports of fraudulent checks.

2. Ask for identification when someone is purchasing a large volume of gift cards and paying with a credit card. Gift cards are one of the most common items purchased with stolen credit cards.

3. Be cautious of quick-change scams. In these situations, scammers often try to buy a low-cost item like gum or a soda and pay with a large bill. They will then try to pay with a smaller bill and/or ask the cashier a series of questions to distract them. They look for young and/or inexperienced cashiers and target establishments including fast food restaurants, gas stations, convenience stores, and pharmacies.

If you believe that you have been a victim of a scam please call the Blaine Police Department to file a police report at 763-785-6168 or by calling 911.

Blaine Business Council

Do you want to connect with other Blaine businesses and hear about updates in the community? The Blaine Business Council is open to all Blaine businesses and is held quarterly at the TPC Twin Cities in Blaine. The meetings start at 7:30AM, no RSVP is necessary and we hope you can attend.

2024 Blaine Business Council Dates

January 25 | April 25

July 11 | October 24

For more information, visit the MetroNorth Chamber of Commerce at MetroNorthChamber.org