Hijackers used a cloned car to rack up a fuel bill worth thousands. Here's some tips on how to protect your card.
Hijackers used a cloned car to rack up a fuel bill worth thousands. Here's some tips on how to protect your card.“After a fraud case was opened, The vehicle was spotted and cornered with two occupants, whereby the driver managed to alight from the vehicle and fled with the car keys, leaving behind the passenger,” said police spokesperson Colonel Donald Mdhluli.“The vehicle was confiscated for further investigation. Diesel estimated at about R30 000 was handed back to the owner,” police said.
“A team comprising of the Hawks and bank investigators conducted a search and seizure operation. During the search, the suspect, who was on duty, was found in possession of the skimming device. He was arrested and detained pending his first court appearance,” Hawks spokesperson Captain Dineo Lucy Sekgotodi said“These devices can read and download card information so criminals can create copies of your debit or credit card”.
It also suggested taking a look at the card machine when it is handed to you, to see if there is any sign of tampering, and covering the keypad when you put in your pin. “You won’t know that your card has been skimmed until you see unusual transactions. Which is why it’s important to regularly monitor your account and review card statements,” it added.
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