subject: Trio charged with possessing 72 counterfeit debit and credit cards [print this page] Trio charged with possessing 72 counterfeit debit and credit cards
They could face up to ten years in prison if convicted.
Three people have been charged with the possession of 72 counterfeit debit and credit cards, it has been revealed
The items, along with Medicare cards and 18 drivers' licences were seized after a raid on a home in Mount Waverley last Friday (November 5th).
All three - who face up to ten years in prison - appeared at Melbourne Magistrates' Court yesterday and had their case adjourned until January 28th.
Fake copies of Aussie credit products from ANZ and Westpac, among other financial organisations down under, were discovered.
Earlier this year, the New South Wales police reported incidents of credit card skimming in the Forster area, which led Colin Dyson, Fraud Squad Commander Detective Superintendent, to warn locals to be on the lookout for possible fraudulent activity in the region.
Consumers should be aware not to give out any personal credit card details over the phone or online to unknown sources.
Meanwhile, aman is set to appear in court after he was found in possession of a skimming device.
A citizen's arrest led to a credit card skimming device being uncovered, it has been reported.
On Sunday (November 7th), a woman had her Aussie credit card swallowed when she used an ATM in Campbelltown Mall and two men appeared to come to her assistance before fleeing the scene with something from the machine, New South Wales Police have revealed.
The woman's husband gave chase and stopped one of the males, who was found in possession of the skimming equipment.
He is set to appear in Campbelltown Local Court today, where it will also be alleged that a credit card in another person's name was discovered on him.
The authorities are hoping to identify the second male who fled the scene.
This comes after Adam Courtenay, writing for the Age, recommended that people take care not to give away pin numbers of credit cards when shopping online due to possible fraudulent activity
