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Video 3: Several Montreal businesses targeted in debit card scam

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Video 3: Several Montreal businesses targeted in debit card scam

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This video shows how 6 Montreal businesses were affected by debit card fraud. Some individuals had their backs turned for 5 seconds, and within that time, thousands of dollars were lost.

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Several Montreal businesses targeted in debit card scam

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Video #2: How to protect yourself from credit card fraud

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Video #2: How to protect yourself from credit card fraud

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This video educates people on what happens with credit/debit card fraud. It is important to report credit/debit card fraud when you notice suspicious activity being reported in your account. This video highlights stories of different individuals who were impacted on credit/debit card fraud. Some of them were required to pay back the money, even though they didn't spend the amounts.

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How to protect yourself from credit card fraud

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This video clip talks about a man who tried to use a lady's credit card to spend it on multiple items at Rona. He was attempting to commit fraud, but employees picked it up. Employees at Rona notified the lady that her card was being used to purchase materials over $100 dollars. However, the employees at Rona were scared to call the police, because they didn't want to be involved.

When an individual picks up on credit/debit card fraud they should immediately report it to the local authorities. This will at least help catch the person behind this, and show proof that credit card fraud has occurred. If no one says anything, the person automatically gets away with it, and can potentially do it to someone else.

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Article 3: Kingston police asking public for help to ID suspect in alleged credit card thefts

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Article 3: Kingston police asking public for help to ID suspect in alleged credit card thefts

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This article is to help police officers locate a man who has used stolen credit cards on more than one occasion. They have released photos of the local suspect and hope people will recognize the perpetrator.

Once the perpetrator is caught, that person will face the possible consequences in the end. Stealing money, and committing unnecessary fraud should not be tolerated under any circumstances.

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Kingston police are asking for the public's assistance to help identify a man they say used stolen credit cards on more than one occasion.

The owner of one of the credit cards travelled to Kingston on Oct. 3, and while he was on the way from the Kingston airport to his destination, he said the card disappeared.

READ MORE: Kingston police warn of parking lot scam targeting locals

Police have released security images of a man who they believe used the credit card lost by the victim.

The security images are from a previous event in which the man allegedly used another stolen credit card. According to Cam Mack, communications officer for the Kingston police, investigators have reason to believe the same man used the credit card which was lost on Oct. 3.

Police are asking anyone with information about the man in the photo to contact Const. Dan Silver at 613-549-4660 ext. 6243 or via email at dsilver@kingstonpolice.ca.

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Kingston police asking public for help to ID suspect in alleged credit card thefts

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Kingston police are asking for the public's assistance to help identify a man they say used stolen credit cards on more than one occasion. The owner of one of the credit cards travelled to Kingston on Oct. 3, and while he was on the way from the Kingston airport to his destination, he said the card disappeared.

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This website talks about the penalties given out to one who commits credit/debit card fraud. A local Toronto criminal lawyer Norm Standford discusses penalties thats are classified from "Fraud under $5000" to "Fraud over $5000".

The possible penalty for fraud under $5000 dollars in Canada is being convicted to imprisonment of up to two years. Under certain circumstances an individual might get less sentences or may have to pay back necessary fines. Someone that commits fraud over $5000 will serve a term of imprisonment up to 14 years.

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Fraud | Toronto Criminal Lawyer Norm Stanford

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Fraud charges are either classified as Fraud Under $5000 or Fraud Over $5000, depending on the value of the amount alleged to have been defrauded. It is considered a "property offence" and it is not...

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This website gives specific information of credit/debit fraud. On this page shows how fraud happens, how to prevent fraud from taking place, and what you should do if you fall victim of these terrible situations.

One topic that stood out to me was how to prevent credit/debit card fraud from happening to you. The first one is you should always keep your cards in a safe place, it should be out of reach from anyones possession. The second tip is to never lend your debit/credit card to anyone. This is a perfect way for people to steal your possessions. The last tip is to ensure that you are checking your statements very often, to make sure nothing strange is going on in your account.

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How debit card fraud happens

Debit card fraud happens when someone steals or uses without your permission your debit card or debit card information. Your information or your card is used to:

make a purchase in a store

make a purchase or transaction online

withdraw cash from an automated teller machine (ATM)

withdraw money with an in-store purchase

A person might steal your debit card information by:

swiping your debit card through a device that copies the information stored on the magnetic stripe on the back of your card

looking at your personal identification number (PIN) over your shoulder when you're using your debit card

sending you a fraudulent email asking for your banking information (also called phishing)

using a device that jams your card in an ATM. A helpful stranger then suggests that you try to put in your PIN a few times. When the card remains jammed, this person later removes your card and has your PIN

Protect yourself from debit card fraud

Debit cards issued by financial institutions have a computer chip that makes transactions more secure. The computer chip works with your PIN to make sure you give permission for each transaction. This helps protect you against fraud if someone steals your card.

There are also certain actions you may take to protect yourself from debit card fraud. Follow these tips to protect your debit card and your personal information.

Keep your PIN secret

Choose a PIN that is hard to guess. For example, avoid using your birthday, Social Insurance Number, address or telephone number as your PIN.

Be sure to keep your PIN secret:

never share your PIN with another person. Do not even share it with a family member or partner

memorize your PIN rather than writing it down. If you write it down, keep it in a safe place, away from your card or wallet

change your PIN often

Contact your financial institution and change your PIN immediately if you suspect someone knows it.

If you share your PIN with someone, you may be responsible for transactions you haven't made or approved.

Reduce your daily limit

A daily limit is the amount of money you may spend or withdraw from your account each day. It applies to both ATMs and in-store transactions.

Contact your financial institution if you think your limit is too high.

Protect your debit card and your debit card information

To better protect yourself from debit card fraud, you may also:

keep your debit card in a safe place

never lend your debit card

insert your card rather than swiping it during a purchase

hide the terminal or ATM keypad when you enter your PIN

keep your debit card in sight at all times when making a purchase

take your debit card and transaction receipt with you once you've finished a transaction

retrieve your card quickly after a transaction. Complete your transactions before answering anyone trying to get your attention

check your account statements often to make sure all transactions are correct

keep paper and electronic copies of your account statements and put them in a safe place

contact your financial institution right away if your card is lost, stolen or stuck in an ATM

If you're a victim of debit card fraud

If you're a victim of debit card fraud, take the following steps:

1. write down what happened and how you first noticed the fraud

2. contact your financial institution right away to tell them about the fraud

3. take note of whom you talked to and when you spoke to them

4. keep all documents that you think might be helpful when the police investigate the fraud

5. contact your local police service to file a complaint

6. if you believe a company (for example, your telephone company) has been hacked, contact it

Report the fraud to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre

The Canadian Anti-fraud Centre includes partners from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, the Ontario Provincial Police and the Competition Bureau of Canada. It is the central repository for information about fraud.

Contact the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre.

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Debit card fraud is when someone steals both your PIN and debit card or debit card information and uses it without your permission. Learn more:

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I would like to take this time to welcome everyone to my post. I will be taking the time to discuss credit/debit fraud. I will be going through different aspects of this topic, and going over specifics on how to prevent this happening to anyone.