Cuban woman arrested in Miami for possession of 29 stolen credit cards

Dairene Carrión, a 26-year-old Cuban, was recently arrested after police discovered more than two dozen stolen credit cards and government identification documents in her vehicle during a traffic stop.

During a routine traffic stop, police officers found the 29 credit cards that had been stolen, as well as fraudulent personal identification documents, according to police reports cited byAmerica TeVé.

Additionally, Carrión was also found in possession of a false vehicle identification number and was found to be driving with a suspended license.

The woman appeared in court, where she was held on $35,500 bail and faces multiple charges, including illegal possession of a stolen credit card and fraudulent use of personal identification.

Card theft is a common crime in the United States that involves its fraudulent use. It can have serious repercussions for both victims and offenders.

It happens in several ways, including:

• Physical theft: This involves a criminal stealing the card directly from the victim, either by snatching it from their wallet or bag, or by taking advantage of moments of distraction to gain access to it.
• Skimming: criminals use devices to copy information
• , such as the number and expiration date, while the victim uses it at a compromised ATM or point of sale. This information is then used to create a counterfeit card.
• Phishing and online scams: Criminals send fake emails or messages that appear to come from legitimate financial institutions, requesting personal information and card details. This data is used to commit fraud.

To combat these crimes, there are laws and regulations in the United States that penalize card theft and financial fraud. Additionally, financial institutions are implementing enhanced security measures, such as EMV chip and suspicious transaction monitoring systems, to protect users.

It is important that consumers exercise caution and protect their personal information, do not provide sensitive data on unsecured websites, and regularly review their account statements for any fraudulent activity.