SHERIDAN — A new method of credit card fraud is impacting Sheridan residents, prompting the Sheridan Police Department to encourage victims to report fraudulent transactions even if their banks have already reimbursed them.
The scheme, known as “tap-to-pay” fraud, allows criminals to make purchases using stolen credit card information without possessing the physical card.
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