Police are investigating a string of suspicious transactions linked to stolen payment cards, with authorities confirming that victims’ bank or credit cards were used shortly after at nearby department stores. The cases raise concerns about the speed and proximity of fraudulent activity following potential theft or data breaches. Authorities have yet to specify how the cards were compromised, but the pattern suggests a targeted or opportunistic scheme. Details on whether arrests have been made or additional victims are affected remain unclear.
Victims' bank or credit cards were used shortly afterward at nearby department stores, according to police.
