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Iraq

Card customer persuades payment outlet to load funds before paying

Channel

In person

Target

Businesses

Reported incident or attempt

How the approach works

A customer asks a Qi Card outlet to load his card so he can photograph the balance for a loan. He says his PIN is in the car, leaves and transfers funds away by phone.

What they wanted

Steal loaded card balance

Reported outcome

Police reported an arrest after multiple complaints.

Source & context

Channel8 reporting Baghdad Karkh police

Published: 2026-01-13

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