Dillon Police Warn Businesses About Unauthorized Withdrawals Exceeding $20,000

DILLON, Mont. — The Dillon Police Department is warning local business owners and QuickBooks users after receiving multiple reports of unauthorized withdrawals from business accounts.

According to a department Facebook post, the reports were received over a three-day period. Some businesses reported losses exceeding $20,000.

Police said the activity may begin with a suspicious or unauthorized email. The unauthorized withdrawal may then appear in QuickBooks as a payment or direct deposit made “to employees.” Transactions may even display the names of actual employees, although those employees do not receive the money.

Instead, the funds may be transferred to an unknown bank account.

The department is urging business owners to carefully review their emails, payroll records, direct deposits, bank transactions and recent account changes.

Business owners should avoid clicking links or providing account information in response to unexpected emails. Anyone who discovers suspicious activity should immediately contact their financial institution and report the incident to law enforcement.

The Dillon Police Department said it will release additional information as it becomes available. The department also encouraged community members to share its warning so other local businesses can take steps to protect their accounts.