Toronto man hit with nearly 200 charges connected to taxi debit-card fraud
Posted September 7, 2017 11:30 am.
Last Updated September 7, 2017 11:47 am.
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A Toronto man is facing nearly 200 fraud-related charges in connection to an alleged taxi debit-card scam that police have been investigating since 2015.
Here’s how it works: After a customer pays their fare with a debit card, the driver would switch cards, and hand back a fake card that looked similar to the legitimate one. The stolen cards would then be used to withdraw cash and purchase items.
CityNews first reported on the scam in January 2016, after several victims came forward explaining how they were bilked out of tens of thousands of dollars.
On Friday police from 52 and 14 Divisions executed a search warrant at a home in the St. Clair Avenue East and Brimley Road area, seizing cash, counterfeit identification, debit cards and a stolen SUV.
On Wednesday police arrested Adnan Jahangir, 44, and charged him over 180 counts.
He’s scheduled to appear in court on Thursday.
Police are warning the public to remain vigilant when using debit and credit cards, and to always maintain possession of your card and ask for a receipt.
