Residents are being warned by police of an ongoing scam targeting people on the move using taxi services.

Toronto Police say the scheme unfolds after a person waves down a taxi cab and requests a ride to a destination.

“Once at the destination, the victim is asked to pay with a debit card,” according to a release from detectives in 14 Division. “The driver advises they do not have change and do not accept credit payment.”

Police say the driver then provides the fare with a debit card payment machine.

During the transaction, the driver switches the victim’s card with another person’s credit card, police warn.

Fraud officers say people should not give their cards to anyone and it should always be kept in their possession and never return  a debit card machine with your card still inserted.

People should also inspect their card after each transaction to ensure it is their proper card.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-1400 or anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477).