Man, 24, made transactions of over $24,500 on credit card that he found

Man, 24, made transactions of over $24,500 on credit card that he found Cherlynn NgPosted on 26 September 2024 12:23 pm | 926 views | 1 comment STOMP it anytime, anywhere.Download the new STOMP app today. */ View the discussion thread.Hot Topics This Week!xModal HeaderA 24-year-old man was arrested on Sept 24 after he allegedly made various transactions of more than $24,500 on a credit card that he had found.The police said they received a report on Sept 5, from a victim who discovered the unauthorised transactions on his missing credit card.Through follow-up investigations, officers from the Commercial Affairs Department established the man's identity and arrested him.The man will be charged in court on Sept 26 with the offence of cheating, which carries a jail term of up to 10 years and a fine.The police said unauthorised use of another person’s credit or debit card is a serious offence, adding: "Perpetrators will be dealt with firmly in accordance with the law."All credit/debit card holders are advised to call their card-issuing banks immediately if their cards are lost or stolen, and to adopt the following crime prevention measures: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;Check your bank statements and alert the bank immediately should there be any discrepancies or unauthorised charges;Do not give out your credit or debit card details to unknown persons;Do not reveal your One-Time Password to anyone; andDo not expose your credit or debit cards. Keep them in your purse or wallet until you are ready to make your purchases.Get more of Stomp's latest updates by following us on Facebook, WhatsApp, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.Related StoriesMan allegedly finds credit card, uses it to make retail purchases of over $700Man and woman find credit card, use it to make over $3,400 worth of purchases2 men caught using credit card info stolen in M'sia to spend $28,000 on phones, luxury goods in S'poreMore About: credit cardarrest

A 24-year-old man was arrested on Sept 24 after he allegedly made various transactions of more than $24,500 on a credit card that he had found. The police said they received a report on Sept 5, from a victim who discovered the unauthorised transactions on his missing credit card. Through follow-up investigations, officers from the Commercial Affairs Department established the man's identity and arrested him.

The man will be charged in court on Sept 26 with the offence of cheating, which carries a jail term of up to 10 years and a fine. The police said unauthorised use of another person’s credit or debit card is a serious offence, adding: "Perpetrators will be dealt with firmly in accordance with the law." All credit/debit card holders are advised to call their card-issuing banks immediately if their cards are lost or stolen, and to adopt the following crime prevention measures: 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; Check your bank statements and alert the bank immediately should there be any discrepancies or unauthorised charges; Do not give out your credit or debit card details to unknown persons; Do not reveal your One-Time Password to anyone; and Do not expose your credit or debit cards.

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