York Regional Police say two men are facing multiple charges after an alleged taxi scam originating in Vaughan.

The incident began around 8:44 p.m. on Sept. 26, when officers were called to a commercial plaza near Colossus Drive and Famous Avenue for reports of a suspicious vehicle.

According to police, a complainant told officers he was approached by a male he believed to be a youth. The male asked him to speak to a taxi driver in a black Honda Civic, claiming the driver would not accept his payment. The complainant was then asked to tap his credit card on the machine to cover the fare.

The man declined and left, becoming suspicious of the request. He later provided officers with the vehicle’s licence plate, which police determined had been stolen.

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