Police arrest criminals specialized in credit card retention scam

THE Civil Police of the Federal District (PCDF) arrested three men and dismantled a criminal organization specializing in the credit card retention scam . The operation was carried out this Friday (4).

According to the police, investigations began in June and, to date, four victims have been identified, with a total loss estimated at R$50 thousand . The police also believe that the number of victims of the criminal organization may be higher.

According to investigations, the scams happened as follows: criminals operated within the withdrawal areas of bank branches, pretending to be customers. After identifying the victims, they installed a device that blocked the card and delivered a statement, which simulated the need to reinsert the card into the machine.

When the card was blocked, the scammers approached, offering “help” and instructing victims to call a false bank service number. During contact with the fake center, victims provided their data and password. Meanwhile, an accomplice used small scissors to remove the blocked card and quickly left the location.


In possession of the victim’s card and information, criminals made withdrawals and purchases, causing large losses. According to the police, the group operated in several regions of Brasília.

According to the PCDF, the investigations began after the arrest in the act of a member of the criminal organization. However, on that occasion, the other criminals managed to escape.

The prisoners were charged with theft by fraud, money laundering and participation in a criminal organization. They will be taken to the Civil Police prison, where they will remain at the disposal of the Justice Department.

The police are still looking for a woman, who has not yet been identified, suspected of participating in the scams.

This content was originally published in Police arrest criminals specializing in credit card retention scam on the CNN Brasil website.

Source: CNN Brasil

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