Groups of thieves have been busy recording shoppers’ PIN numbers then stealing their payment cards to further victimize their targets, say city police yyc
The crooks work in concert to distract their victims, enabling them to make off with credit or debit cards.
In March, police say a man leaving the Costco at 75 East Hills Blvd. S.E. was approached by four suspects who removed his wallet returning it to his pocket. The crooks work in concert to distract their victims, enabling them to make off with credit or debit cards.Soon after, the woman noticed withdrawals from her bank account and discovered her wallet had been lifted from her purse.
“We believe that numerous individuals work together in groups to steal financial information and target victims, often elderly individuals, at retail outlets where contactless payment, such as a tap payment, is not offered.”Calgary Police Service
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