Abbotsford – MAY 20 UPDATE – Last week, AbbyPD issued a public warning regarding a new credit card scam targeting residents in Abbotsford.
Several individuals have reported receiving phone calls from someone posing as a representative of their credit card company, claiming their card has been compromised. The caller instructs the victim to cut up their card—leaving the chip intact—and shortly afterward, a driver is dispatched to collect the pieces. The chip is then reused to carry out unauthorized transactions.
AbbyPD is now seeking the public’s help in identifying a man believed to be connected to this scam, in which a local Abbotsford resident was defrauded.
If you recognize the individual or have any information, please contact AbbyPD and reference file number 25-16685
ORIGINAL STORY – Abbotsford Police are alerting the public about a new credit card scam in Abbotsford. Several reports have been received of individuals being contacted by someone claiming to be from their credit card company, stating their card was compromised. The scammer instructs them to cut up the card but leave the chip intact. Shortly after, a driver is sent to collect the cut-up card. The chip is then reused, leading to unauthorized transactions on the victim’s card.
Remember, banks do not send drivers to collect compromised cards. Never share personal information with unknown callers. If you suspect a fraudulent call from someone claiming to be your bank or credit card company, hang up and call the number on the back of your card to verify your receiving a legitimate call.
