Edmonton police are warning the public of a taxi scam where suspects steal victims’ bank cards and pins.
Police say since June 24, they have received several reports of a scam being operated by two suspects from what appears to be a taxi cab.
In the scam, the suspects reportedly work together to obtain victims’ debit cards and PIN numbers.
EPS said in a statement, that the suspect vehicle is a newer white Ford Fusion with no identifying decals other than a “taxi” sign on the roof.
According to police, the first suspect — a man — is sitting in the passenger seat of the taxi. He beckons people over to ask if they would like to pay a cab fare with their debit card in return for cash.
The second suspect — another man — who is the driver, processes the payment. During this time, they get the victims to enter their PIN into what appears to be a debit machine. Then, while the passenger distracts the victim, the driver switches their debit card and returns a different one.
Anyone who was approached by the suspects or victimized by this fraud can contact the EPS at 780-423-4567 or #377.