Scammers send Uber-style pickups to steal PA, NJ credit cards

🚨A new scam uses ride-share pickups to steal victims’ credit cards

🚨Scammers pose as bank fraud departments

🚨The picked up cards are quickly used at Apple Stores and to buy gift cards

Pennsylvania State Police are warning about a scam that involves a ride share being sent to pick up the victim's credit card.

A number of victims who are customers of Citadel Credit Union and TruMark Financial Credit Union in Pennsylvania and TD Bank in New Jersey report getting a phone call from someone claiming to be their bank's fraud department, according to police.

The "representative" tells the victim changes have been made to their bank account and the credit card has been compromised, according to PA State police.

Stolen credit cards used for Apple gift card fraud

The caller's claim is backed up by mentioning the victim's personal information during their conversation.  The "bank" makes an offer to send a ride share service to pick up the credit card as part of their investigation.

Once the card is turned over actual fraudulent purchases are made with the card at Apple Stores and businesses that sell Apple gift cards, including CVS, Walgreens Target and Walmart stores.

"No financial institution will ever ask someone to give their credit card to anyone as part of a fraud investigation. People should always independently," PA State Police said in a statement. "Confirm any request for information from their financial institution.

If you suspect fraud contact your financial institute's fraud department or law enforcement.

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