Credit Card Cloning in the Philippines
The National Bureau of Investigation warned the public against a new modus operandi by criminals who “clone” credit card accounts.
All information on the credit card are copied once swiped in a duplicating machine. An improvised skimming device slightly bigger than a matchbox is used to clone the card.
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So how to identify this? Such a condition can’t be good for tourism. I personally would put 2nd thought before making a purchase, if knowing this kind of thing could happen especially when you are abroad.