Ottawa's taxi card swap scams are still happening. Here’s what you need to know.

Breadcrumb Trail LinksLocal NewsThe Ottawa police say victims lose, on average, $2,000 per scam. So how can locals spot and avoid it from happening to them?Published Jan 14, 2025  •  Last updated 5 minutes ago  •  4 minute readIn the last six months alone, approximately 10 Ottawans fell victim to the taxi card swap scam, police said. Photo by James Masters /POSTMEDIAArticle contentOttawa police first alerted residents of illegitimate taxis and debit card-swapping scams back in 2022. But despite repeated warnings over the years, the con has persisted.In the last six…