Phoenix-area nurseries hit by ficus tree credit card scam

Published: Jun. 13, 2026 at 12:19 AM CDT
Valley nurseries say a thief used stolen credit cards to walk away with thousands of dollars in ficus trees. Surveillance video shows a similar pickup pattern involving a black SUV, a trailer and phone orders. As Molly McBride reports, business owners are warning others as police reports span multiple jurisdictions.