Public warned of rise in credit and debit card scams

Shoppers and commuters have been warned to take extra care when using credit and debit cards during the pre-Christmas period after criminals began targeting ticket vending machines at railway stations.

The Irish Payment Services Organisation yesterday reported that it had become aware that some vending machines along the Dart line in Dublin have been affected by the latest card scam.

At least three locations have been identified where criminals have attempted to skim card details in the past week including train stations in Booterstown and Dun Laoghaire.