Dora police are asking for the public’s help identifying a person connected to a felony theft and the fraudulent use of a credit or debit card. Police released a photo of the individual and asked anyone who recognizes the person or has information that could help investigators to contact the Dora Police Department at (205) 648-3211.
Police are asking the public not to approach or confront the person.
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This remains the most prevalent form of financial crime globally. It targets the direct access points to your money: your cards and your bank accounts.
- Skimming: Criminals use small devices called “skimmers” placed over ATM or point-of-sale card slots to capture the data from your card’s magnetic strip.
- Card-Not-Present (CNP) Fraud: This occurs during online shopping where a physical card isn’t required. Thieves use stolen card numbers, expiry dates, and CVV codes to make unauthorized purchases.
- Account Takeover (ATO): A hacker gains access to your online banking credentials (often through malware or phishing) and changes the contact details or passwords, locking you out while they drain your funds.