ATM skimming Parramatta 7 June 2014

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Police charge man over ATM 'skimming' - Parramatta

Saturday, 07 June 2014 03:07:58 PM

Police have charged a man who was allegedly involved with ‘skimming’ from ATM’s in the Parramatta CBD yesterday.

Shortly after 11am on Friday 6 June 2014, investigators from the Fraud and Cybercrime Squad acting on information received, observed a man acting suspiciously in Parramatta.

The man was observed to walk from one financial institution’s ATM in Macarthur Street to another ATM in Church Street.

Investigators will allege that he was observed to make several transactions with several cards.

A short time later he was detained and searched with police locating 15 store cards which are believed to have been encoded, with stolen card data.

The 27-year-old Fairfield man was arrested and taken to Parramatta Police Station where he was found to be in possession of more than $4000 cash.

The man was later charged with possess identification information, deal with identification information and dishonestly obtain financial advantage by deception.

He was granted conditional bail to appear at Parramatta Local Court on Wednesday 16 July 2014.

Police are urging anyone with information about this incident to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or use the Crime Stoppers online reporting page: https://www1.police.nsw.gov.au/. Information you provide will be treated in the strictest of confidence. We remind people they should not report crime information via our Facebook and Twitter pages.

Card Fraud...The Police can't catch them? Look at allegedly Drug relationship?

Detectives from the Fraud and Cybercrime Squad have released CCTV of a number of men who police believe can assist with their investigation into an ATM skimming syndicate.

Since the middle of January 2014, detectives have noticed a marked increase in the incidence of ATM skimming throughout Sydney.

More than 40 ATMs have been targeted in a number of Sydney suburbs, including Artarmon, Avalon, Balmain, Bexley, Bondi Junction, Burwood, Campsie, Caringbah, Chatswood, Clovelly, Dee Why, Double Bay, Dural, Gordon, Hurstville, Haymarket, Kingsford, Mona Vale, Mosman, Neutral Bay, Parramatta, Ramsgate, Rockdale, Seven Hills, Strathfield, St Ives and the Sydney CBD.

Police from the Fraud and Cybercrime Squad are investigating the incidents and believe those responsible are part of an organised group with links to Eastern Europe.

Last month, on Thursday 13 March 2014, two foreign nationals –one Hungarian and Romanian – were arrested after allegedly tampering with an ATM on Market Street in Sydney. Both men are currently before the courts.

The Commander of the Fraud and Cybercrime Squad, Detective Superintendent Arthur Katsogiannis, said police believe there are still a number of people out there fitting skimming devices to vulnerable ATMs.

“Our investigation, which has been strongly supported by a number of banks, suggests that the spike in ATM skimming incidents can be attributed to an organised syndicate targeting ATMs in suburbs right across Sydney,” Detective Superintendent Katsogiannis said.

“The skimming devices the group are using are capable of copying card details while a tiny video camera records people entering their personal identification numbers.

“A copy of the compromised card is then created, with all of the capabilities of the original, allowing the group to access the account holders’ funds at liberty.

“While we have arrested some members of the group, we know there are still a number out there, so cardholders need to exercise caution when using ATMs.

“Make sure you carefully cover the hand entering the PIN with your other hand, a newspaper or a magazine.

“It’s also important to regularly check your bank account transactions so that if you spot any suspicious withdrawals you can contact your financial institution before more money goes missing.”

Detectives have today (Monday 28 April 2014) released CCTV of a number of men who they believe can assist with their investigation.

Rolling vision captured at an ATM on Market Street in Sydney during the evening of Friday 28 March depicts two men who police believe can assist with their investigation.

The first man captured in the vision is described as being of Eastern European appearance and aged in his twenties or early thirties. In the vision he is wearing a navy blue, long-sleeved shirt.

The second man captured in the vision is described as being of Eastern European appearance and aged in his twenties or early thirties. In the vision, he is wearing a navy blue polo shirt and black baseball cap.

In addition to the rolling CCTV, detectives have also released one CCTV still of one other man who may be able to assist police with their investigation.

The CCTV still was captured at an ATM on Beamish Street in Campsie on Friday 21 March 2014. The man depicted in the image is described as being of Eastern European appearance and aged in his late thirties or forties. In the image, he is wearing a light-coloured, long-sleeved shirt, dark pants and shoes and a dark baseball cap.

Detective Superintendent Katsogiannis encouraged anyone who recognises the men to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or use the Crime Stoppers online reporting page: https://www1.police.nsw.gov.au/.

“If you know who these people are, please contact us.

“You can provide information anonymously. We don’t need to know who you are, all we need is the information you have to hand so that we can catch the people responsible for these crimes and put them before the court.”

Information you provide will be treated in the strictest of confidence. We remind people they should not report crime information via our Facebook and Twitter pages.

Credit Card Fraud exposed.

NSW Police Force

Detectives from the Fraud and Cybercrime Squad and officers from the Australian Federal Police (AFP) have arrested a man wanted in relation to nearly 100 fraud-related offences.

Last year, detectives from the Fraud and Cybercrime Squad formed Strike Force Kaye to investigate fraud offences after numerous electronic devices were found during a search warrant at a property in The Rocks on 10 May 2013.

Inquiries led to police uncovering an alleged fraud syndicate involved in hacking, identity crime and other fraud offences, as well as the use of a Costa Rica-based currency transfer and payment-processing company to launder money. That company was shut down by an overseas government last year.

Numerous people have been arrested and charged and remain before the court in Sydney after being charged by Strike Force Kaye detectives.

Early yesterday (Tuesday 25 February 2014), Strike Force Kaye detectives and officers from the AFP executed a search warrant at a property in Brisbane, where they arrested a 23-year-old man.

The man, who was arrested and charged by NSW Police for a number of fraud-related offences last February (2013), failed to show up at a number of scheduled court appearances, resulting in police issuing 14 warrants for his arrest. The warrants relate to 96 fraud-related offences, which allegedly amounted to more than $1.8 million.

Included in the list of 96 offences are charges relating to:

- The unauthorised transfer of funds from multiple bank accounts;

- The forging of identification documents, including drivers licenses;

- The sale of non-existent goods via an online marketplace; and,

- Numerous cases of credit card fraud.

Following the man’s arrest, officers from the AFP executed a search warrant at one of his relative’s homes in Melbourne. During the search, police located and seized a large amount of cash and numerous electronic devices.

The man appeared before court in Brisbane yesterday, and will be extradited to Sydney later today (Wednesday 26 February 2014).

The AFP are expected to lay additional charges in relation to the man’s recent activities at a later date.

The Commander of the NSW Police Force’s Fraud and Cybercrime Squad, Detective Superintendent Arthur Katsogiannis, commended Strike Force Kaye detectives for their remarkable efforts.

“To date, 18 people have been arrested and collectively charged with more than 236 fraud-related offences,” Detective Superintendent Katsogiannis said.

“Strike Force Kaye detectives have done an excellent job. They have been absolutely relentless in their pursuit of people who we believe have fraudulently obtained millions of dollars worth of ill-gotten gains.”

Detective Superintendent Katsogiannis added that while fraud is often a silent crime, its impact on victims can be devastating.

“Unlike armed robberies or bag-snatches which typically occur while the victim is present, fraud victims are often completely unaware that they are being robbed,” Detective Superintendent Katsogiannis said.

“Yet the impact on the victim can be equally as devastating. Some victims of fraud lose their entire life savings; their whole life’s work lost as a result of a scam undertaken by a greedy criminal.

“If you suspect you may have been the victim of fraud, or you know of anyone who is committing fraudulent acts, please contact Crime Stoppers immediately.”

AFP Manager Cyber Crime Operations, Commander Glen McEwen, praised the joint work of the two agencies.

“This is an example of effective cross-jurisdictional cooperation in combating cybercrime activities,” Commander Glen McEwen said.

Police are urging anyone with information about fraud or cybercrime to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or use the Crime Stoppers online reporting page: https://www.police.nsw.g

Drugs, credit cards seized during Botany search

Tuesday, 25 February 2014 06:08:58 AM

A man is due to appear in court today charged after drugs and credit cards – believed to have been stolen – were found in a home in Botany.

The 50-year-old man was arrested at Mascot Police Station yesterday and allegedly found to be carrying cannabis, methamphetamine and GHB as well as credit cards and gift cards not in his name.

A search warrant was executed on his home in Edward Street, Botany, where police allege more drugs were seized as well as chemicals used to manufacture methamphetamines.

Police will also allege they found mail along with more gift cards and credit cards.

The man has been charged with five counts of having goods in custody suspected of being stolen, and seven counts of drug possession.

He has been bail refused overnight to appear in Waverley Local Court today (Tuesday 25 February 2014).

Investigations are continuing.

Credit Card Fraud....Police charge man 7 January 2014

Detectives warn people to be wary of credit card skimming following arrest of man - SCC Fraud and Cybercrime

Tuesday, 07 January 2014 04:17:09 PM

Detectives from the State Crime Command’s Fraud & Cybercrime Squad are reminding people of the importance of regularly checking their financial statements, following the arrest of a man for credit card skimming offences.

Earlier today (Tuesday 7 January 2013), police arrested a 38-year-old man at a property in Yagoona, before taking him to Bankstown Police Station where he was charged with:

Seven counts of dishonestly obtain financial advantage by deception;

Seven counts of recklessly dealing in the proceeds of crime; and

One count of possessing identity information to commit a serious offence.

He was bail refused to appear in Bankstown Local Court today. In court, police will allege the man used cloned credit cards to fraudulently purchase a number of goods from a retail outlet in Bondi Junction on Sunday 15 December 2013.

Police will allege the man is part of an organised crime group involved in high-level credit card fraud, and that his arrest and the seizure of the credit card manufacturing equipment will compromise the ability of the group to commit further frauds.

Officers will further allege that certain members of the group regularly dye their hair and alter their appearances in order to avoid detection when using fraudulent credit cards to purchase products.

The Acting Commander of the Fraud and Cybercrime Squad, Detective Acting Superintendent John Watson, said people should regularly check their credit card statements in order to quickly identify any suspicious transactions.

“These days most people can access their credit card balances and statements via their computers, tablets and smartphones,” Detective Acting Superintendent Watson said.

“People should check their statements regularly and if they spot a random purchase or any suspicious transactions they should contact their financial institution immediately.”

Strike Force Hereford is an ongoing Fraud and Cybercrime Squad investigation into the fraudulent use of skimmed and cloned credit cards. Inquiries are continuing and Strike Force Hereford detectives anticipate making further arrests.

Meanwhile, with many people hitting the shops as part of the January sales, police are urging consumers to protect their financial data and reduce the risk of their credit card and banking details being stolen:

• Be alert when approaching an ATM and take your time to visually inspect the machine prior to inserting your card for any suspicious device or covering in the vicinity of the card reader;
• If you notice something suspicious, report it to the owner of the ATM immediately and don't conduct any transactions;
• Always use your hand or an item to cover your PIN when entering it at an ATM or EFTPOS terminal;
• Never share your PIN with anyone, and do not write it down and keep it with your card;
• Never let your card out of your sight when paying for goods and services;
• Be vigilant and inspect your bank statements for unauthorised transactions and report any unauthorised transactions immediately to your bank; and
• Report any suspicious activity to the police.

Credit Card Fraud Gang under investigation

Man arrested after fake credit cards seized - Strike Force Hereford

Wednesday, 18 December 2013 08:58:04 AM

Fraud and Cybercrime Squad detectives have arrested one man and seized numerous items linked to credit card skimming and manufacture following proactive operations in Sydney.

Strike Force Hereford is an ongoing Fraud and Cybercrime Squad investigation into the fraudulent use of skimmed and cloned credit cards.

Late on Monday night (16 December 2013), general duties officers from Campsie Local Area Command stopped two men outside a shopping centre at Campsie, locating two credit cards with pin numbers written on the back discarded nearby.

The cards were seized and the men released, with information referred on to Strike Force Hereford detectives for further investigation.

Early yesterday (Tuesday 17 December 2013), strike force detectives executed a search warrant at a unit in Brancourt Avenue, Yagoona, where they seized an EFTPOS terminal, numerous credit cards believed to have been cloned, rolls of magnetic strip and other items used to manufacture credit cards.

A 43-year-old man was arrested at Marina Crescent, Greenacre, just before midday, and detectives seized gift cards and cash from a vehicle.

The man was taken to Bankstown Police Station and charged with two counts each of deal with identity information and attempted fraud.

He was granted conditional bail to appear at Bankstown Local Court on Monday 20 January 2014.

Police will allege the man is part of an organised crime group involved in high-level credit card fraud, and that his arrest and the seizure of the credit card manufacturing equipment will compromise the ability of the group to commit further frauds.

Inquiries are continuing and Strike Force Hereford detectives anticipate making further arrests.

Anyone with information about this incident should call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or use the Crime Stoppers online reporting page: https://www1.police.nsw.gov.au/. Information you provide will be treated in the strictest of confidence.