Following the arrest of five people suspected of running an EFTPOS theft ring, NSW Police have released advice for customers and business owners.
An operation dubbed Strike Force Wigg - implemented in 2009 - has led to the arrests of 25 people over EFTPOS theft, according to the police.
The men arrested in this incident were suspected to be members of an international crime sydnicate and were of Malaysian and Sri Lankan nationality, a statement on the NSW police website said.
Over 50 stolen EFTPOS terminals, dozens of card information skimmers and more than 18,000 blank and counterfeit cards were seized in the operation, the statement said.
“The public are reminded however of the need to be vigilant when using their credit and debit cards, and when making EFTPOS transactions,” Fraud Squad Commander Detective Superintendent Col Dyson said.
“Investigations under Strike Force Wigg are continuing and further arrests are anticipated,” he added.
The police published these tips on avoiding and catching EFTPOS fraudsters:
* Always protect your PIN and change it regularly – never disclose your PIN to others.
* Always check your receipts to ensure transaction details are correct
* Regularly check your bank accounts for discrepancies and report any suspicious transactions to your financial institution.
* Merchants should maintain the security of their EFTPOS terminals.
* Regularly check the integrity of their terminal to ensure it has not been compromised.
* Regularly check the serial number to ensure their terminal has not been covertly swapped.
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