Portable point-of-sale thefts, particularly involving contactless payment systems, have surged due to their rapid transaction nature. A notable incident in Sorrento involved the arrest of a thief using a modified POS terminal after attempting to steal cash. This device, capable of independent operation, has become popular among criminals due to its affordability. Thieves typically employ two methods in committing these scams: stealing wallets for subsequent small transactions without PIN entry and operating in crowded spaces to conduct payment requests unseen by victims.
A recent case in Sorrento involved an attempted theft with a modified portable POS terminal, illustrating the renewed risk of portable point-of-sale scams.
Thieves can execute POS scams by stealing wallets and making small transactions with stolen cards, or by creating payment requests in crowded areas.
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