The Police have arrested a 27-year-old woman for her suspected involvement in using stolen credit card information to make unauthorised transactions amounting to more than $13,000.
On 30 July 2022, the Police received a report from a victim who discovered that several unauthorised online transactions had been made with her credit card information.
Through follow-up investigations, officers from the Commercial Affairs Department established the identity of the woman and arrested her on 20 October 2022. Preliminary investigations revealed that the woman had allegedly stolen the victim’s credit card information and used it to make more than 190 unauthorised transactions. A pair of shoes, and a box of eyeshadow, which are believed to have been purchased using the victim’s credit card information, were seized as case exhibits.
The woman will be charged in court on 22 October 2022 with unauthorised access to computer materials under Section 3(1) read with Section 14 of the Computer Misuse Act 1993. The offence carries a fine not exceeding $5,000, an imprisonment term of up to two years, or both.
The Police would like to remind members of the public that unauthorised use of another person’s credit/debit card is a serious offence and take a serious view against any person who commits fraud and the perpetrators will be dealt with in accordance with the law.
The Police would like to advise all credit/debit card holders to call their card-issuing banks immediately if their credit/debit cards are lost or stolen, and to adopt the following crime prevention measures.
DOs
- Keep your credit or debit cards safe with you at all times;
- Opt in for SMS notifications to be sent to your mobile phone for any charges; incurred on your credit or debit cards; and
- Check your bank statements and alert the bank immediately should there be any discrepancies or unauthorised charges.
DON’Ts
Members of the public are also advised:
- Not to give out your credit or debit card details to unknown persons;
- Not to reveal your OTPs to anyone; and
- Not to expose your credit or debit cards. The cards should be kept in your purse or wallet until you are ready to make your purchases.
Case Exhibits Seized
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
21 October 2022 @ 5:30 PM