Devon and Cornwall Police are warning members of the public throughout the region following a suspected card-cloning operation which was disrupted in Tiverton yesterday, 29 January.One man was arrested after staff at the Morrisons supermarket became suspicious of activity around the cashpoint.
Above: Bank customers need to recognize a ‘skimming’ or ‘card cloning’ device like this at cashpoints to avoid losing money to ‘smart’ criminals.
A nearby off-duty police officer became aware and arrested the 24-year-old suspect who was found to have a ‘card cloning’ device in his possession. A second man is still being traced.
Police are asking any member of the public who may have used the ATM at Morrisons in Leat Street, Tiverton to contact their bank immediately to ensure that their details have not been compromised.
A police spokesman said: “It is very important to contact your bank as soon as you can to make sure that your details have not been used or money deducted from your account.”
Police are also appealing for any witnesses who may have seen two men hanging around the cashpoint area in Tiverton to please contact police on 08452 777444 quoting police ref. 415 290109.
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