Two money transfer businesses are being investigated by B. C. RCMP, as they are alleged to have taken people's cash and did not send it to the people's families overseas. The RCMP detachment in Surrey has been receiving several complaints from people who claim that they have lost from $800 to more than $100,000.

Whenever, the cash was not received by the family members overseas, the victim went back to protest and discovered that the concerned persons had closed shop.

Surrey RCMP Const. Peter Neily revealed that there are about 10 victims and there is a possibility of more victims, who have not yet come forward.

The victims did not use banks to transfer funds, as these businesses offered better rates. The Surrey RCMP Economic Crime Unit cautions the people about these fake businesses and advised them to use banks or some reputable money transfer agents to transfer money to family and friends overseas.

The police also recommended that cash should not be used, even if better rates are offered. The money should be transferred in the form of cheque, money order or a bank draft so that it is easy to trace the transaction.