My sister-in-law was just hit with a scam [View all]
She and my brother had been on the road, traveling. Stopped at a Tim Horton's rest area along the 401 highway and made a small purchase there using her debit card. Later, she checked their bank account and saw a $50.00 purchase was made online shortly after their purchase at Tim Horton's. They knew they did not make the purchase.
They contacted the online retailer - who gave them some info, and then contacted local police and their bank (to cancel the debit card).
According to police there are cell phone apps that will allow users to "tap" the debit machine and then they can obtain the banking info of the customer before them.
My brother and SIL were lucky actually - that they caught on to this very quickly, that the police are aware of this scam, and that the online retailer involved was helpful and willing to refund the amount in question.
I've read about many scams, but not this particular one. Just thought I'd post as a caution to others.
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