N.S. RCMP looking for alleged debit card scammers in Antigonish, Port Hawkesbury

Nova Scotia RCMP is looking for two alleged debit card scammers. (Source: RCMP)

Nova Scotia RCMP is looking for two people allegedly involved a pickpocketing and debit card scam at Port Hawkesbury and Antigonish area grocery stores and retailers.

Police say the alleged scammers watch a victim enter their debit card PIN while they complete a transaction, and then pickpocket them when they’re leaving the store or getting into their vehicle.

Police recommend people shield the keypad while entering their PINs, never accept help from a stranger when using an ATM and regularly check their bank account statements.

Anyone with information on the scam is asked to call police at 902-863-6500, or anonymously contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca.

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