Brighton Businesses Targeted by Card Machine Scam
Fraudsters in Brighton are pulling a slick trick to swindle local shops. They buy items as usual but sneakily jack up the transaction amount on the card machine when the cashier isn’t looking.
Scam Details: How They Steal Your Cash
After the initial purchase, the crooks come back claiming they were overcharged. But here’s the catch – they demand a refund paid to a completely different card. This dirty double-cross not only drains cash from businesses but also steals sensitive card details from innocent customers.
Police Warn Businesses to Stay Sharp
Police are urging all Brighton business owners and staff to keep a hawk’s eye on their card transactions. Watch out for any sneaky manual price changes on card machines. Any fishy dealings should be reported immediately.
Authorities Vow to Crack Down
The kent/twenty-seven-arrests-as-kent-police-cracks-down-on-violent-crime/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">police crackdown is in full swing to smash this scam and protect the local trading scene. If you spot anything dodgy or have info, ring 101 quoting reference 47230017351.
