S/Sgt. Jeff Simpson said that over the past two years, the Yorkton RCMP has received approximately 310 complaints related to frauds within the jurisdiction. He said they are often changing their ‘sales pitch’, but they share one thing in common, they are trying to solicit funds from the victim. Sometimes, it’s through a direct transfer, but most cases it’s through alternative payment such as gift cards. “Gift cards are a preferred method of victimization due to the fact that they’re virtually untraceable, universal across multiple jurisdictions and countries, and have a resale value on the black market,” explained Simpson.