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Ontario Woman Victimized in $7,500 Taxi Scam After $7 Ride

  • An Ontario woman was scammed out of nearly $7,500 after being coerced into using her debit card for a $7 taxi ride in Toronto, revealing a fraudulent card switch.
  • The Canadian Taxi Association warns of rising taxi scams, often involving fake-taxi signs and refusal to accept cash.
  • Her bank, BMO, has since resolved the issue and reimbursed her the full-amount.