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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Business
Danielle Summer

People are Using Stolen Credit Cards to Rent Equipment From Home Depot And Sell Them Online

Home Depot got a sales boost from US stimulus payments, as Americans used the pandemic to take on home improvement and gardening projects. (Credit: Chris DELMAS/AFP)

Home Depot, the popular home improvement store, is facing a severe issue with its rental department. Recent reports suggest that the store has fallen prey to several theft schemes, resulting in a loss of over $400,000. These allegations first surfaced through Court Watch, raising concerns about the store's security measures.

Earlier this month, prosecutors in Oregon charged a group of seven defendants, accusing them of conspiring in a plot to steal hefty machinery from Home Depot.

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