Greater Sudbury Police are searching for three people who pretend to be a taxi or ride share, then steal their customer's PIN and swap their card for a fake one.
Police are reporting that between July 20 and July 27, there have been multiple fraud incidents reported in Northern Ontario involving what is believed to be the same vehicle, a grey Hyundai sedan and the same three individuals.
The driver of the vehicle is described as an approximately 30-year-old man with a small build, black hair, brown eyes and scruffy facial hair.
The passenger is described as an approximately 16-year-old boy, Black with a lighter complexion and around 5-8 tall with a heavier stature.
An image of the youth is not being released due to his perceived age.
In each incident, the suspect vehicle and driver impersonate a taxi or rideshare service. The passenger exits the vehicle and approaches bystanders saying the driver only accepts debit and will compensate the bystander with cash if they will pay for the fare with a debit card.
The driver provides the bystander with a debit machine where it is believed their PIN information is stolen and their debit card is swapped for a fake. The people subsequently use the stolen card and PIN to make purchases or money withdrawals.
Anyone with information related to the identity of the driver is asked to contact police at (705)675-9171.