For card holders to reduce the risk of being victims of this type of offence the following points must be considered.
• Keep an eye on your card during any transaction, and get it back as quickly as possible
• Void incorrect receipts
• Open bills promptly and reconcile accounts monthly.
• As much as possible observe restaurant employees when handling your card.
• After the purchase, check to make sure you were handed back the right card.
Cashiers employed at different merchants are advised to ensure that all transactions are closely scrutinised and for the full name of the person named on the card presented to be matched against the name produced on the sales receipt. If this is not consistent the cashier is to notify the supervisor immediately with consideration given to contacting the police.
Anyone with information about crime taking place in the Cayman Islands should contact their local police station or Crime Stoppers on 800-8477 (TIPS). All persons calling Crime Stoppers remain anonymous, and are eligible for a reward of up to $1000, should their information lead to an arrest or recovery of property/drugs.
