The Bermuda Police Service wishes to inform local businesses of a current fraudulent practice that is being perpetrated by individuals from overseas. A local business has been faxed photocopies of credit cards accompanied by an overseas passport photo identification, with a request to purchase a high value item.

The high value item is then shipped overseas - only to discover that the credit card is a forgery and the information it purports to represent is from a previously stolen or 'skimmed' credit card. We are advising local merchants to be aware of the standards for processing credit card purchases, including all relevant security checks and features, and to remain vigilant.