Indonesia credit card con persists

The paper first raised the alarm in February after a West Country ceramics dealer received two orders which made him very suspicious.
The first selected 12 of some of the most expensive items on the dealer’s Website, plus an order for a loose diamond.

There was a request to pay by credit card and a delivery address. When asked for a bank transfer the Indonesian source declined saying they only wanted to pay by credit card.
After investigations the West Country dealer was informed that currently Indonesia is a hot spot for credit card fraud. He contacted the Indonesian source requesting the card issuer and security checks, and heard no more.

Then, another e-mail arrived from a different name and address, but still in Indonesia, requesting again a dozen items and a diamond.

An Australian trade contact of the West Country dealer has received a similar message from Indonesia, and an English clock specialist has received a purchase order from Indonesia and was given the details of a stolen credit card.

Since then, a number of dealers across the country have received similar orders, one even requested a receipt showing a lesser sum than that to be paid out.

From what the Gazette has been able to find out, Indonesia is a prime destination for stolen credit card details, including cloned cards.

Anyone receiving unusual orders should avoid accepting payment by credit card and should ensure payment has been received in full before despatching goods.