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Jamaican man charged for alleged ATM card switching scam

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March 3, 2026

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A man in St Catherine, Jamaica has been charged with running a card switching scam at ATMs. Sean Williams, 34, would allegedly approach senior citizens having technical difficulties with ATMs and offer to help. He would then allegedly switch their cards with a dummy card and steal their money, according to a Jamaica Star report.

Victims have reported losing significant amounts of money from this scam, with one stating they lost more than $300,000.

"We commend the collaborative effort that led to the apprehension of Williams, who was targeting our elderly community. This exploitation is unacceptable. We are extremely grateful for the use of advanced techniques and partnerships that made this arrest possible. The SIB remains committed to protecting Jamaica's vulnerable populations," Christopher Brown, senior superintendent of police, told the news outlet.

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