Ctrl € Operation: PJ holds a clone clone clone (and tips to protect himself)
The scheme has created losses of 450 thousand euros. In a statement, PJ leaves some recommendations to protect himself from such circumstances.
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Judicial police have detained 10 people suspected of cloning bank cards in a nationwide scheme and caused damage to about 450 thousand euros.
Arrests arise after an investigation launched in February 2024 – after ‘complaining’ from the management company of Multibanko Network, Sibs – and it is now in police operation in zones Grande Lisbon, Greater Porto, Minho and Algarway.
In the PJ’s statement, “Between December 2023 and January 2024, many bank cards issued by National Bank companies were recognized in automatic boxes (ATM/ATM) in different parts of the country.”
After cloned cards, the network of these criminals went ahead with the international banking system to “dissipate funds”.
Inmates, 21 to 54 yearsWill attend the judge to apply for compelling actions. In a statement, PJ leaves some recommendations to protect himself from such circumstances.
‘Tips’ of PJ to avoid clone card
- Check the payment terminal Before using it
- If it is detected in ATM Loose (Keyboard, screen and card entrance group) or if there are traces of maintenance, Do not use this machine And inform the bank or the police immediately
- Always cover the keyboard when typing the pin
- In case of failure in suspicious operation or behavior, Cancel the transaction And report to your bank immediately
If you make a payment on a commercial surface, pay by pay terminal, PJ recommends this Never miss the view card And always insist that the card is in your view field.
