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Fraudsters in Bochum! Police are looking for witnesses after the EC card theft
In the Ennepe-Ruhr district, the police are investigating money withdrawals using a stolen EC card. Hints are welcome.
Fraudsters in Bochum! Police are looking for witnesses after the EC card theft
The Bochum criminal police are currently looking for two suspects who, in a shocking incident, used a Bochum woman's stolen debit card to withdraw cash without authorization. The incident occurred on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, in a bank branch in Bochum-Wiemelhausen.
According to information from Radio Ennepe-Ruhr The strangers not only managed to steal the EC card, but also spied on the PIN number associated with it. In the days that followed, they withdrew cash several times from ATMs in Bochum and even Kassel. A real challenge for the already strained security precautions in payment transactions.
Fraud prevention on the agenda
As a recent study by PwC revealed, financial service providers are increasingly required to comply with new regulatory requirements. In particular, the new requirements of the European Commission, such as PSD 3 and the Payment Service Regulation, require banks to drastically increase security measures.
The study highlights: “Customers have a right to protection and comprehensive information about forms of fraud in online business, including phishing and vishing.” The support of traditional methods must be complemented by technical solutions, especially advanced technologies that can detect fraud in real time.
Public assistance required
The police are now hoping for the public's help. Witnesses are asked to report any relevant information about the two suspects to the criminal police on 0234 909-4105 or 0234 909-4441. Questions can also be directed directly to Marina Sablic from the Bochum police on 0234 909-1026. It is important that such fraudulent activities are stopped as quickly as possible and the perpetrators are held accountable.
In view of these incidents, it is worth always keeping an eye on your own debit card and exercising caution. Customers should regularly check their account transactions and should not be afraid to contact the bank immediately if they see suspicious activity. There is a shared responsibility between financial institutions and consumers to protect each other.