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Metrolinx issues alert after some 1,100 pre-loaded Presto cards stolen

Metrolinx and the Toronto Police are investigating after approximately 1,100 pre-loaded Presto Cards, valued at 20$ each, were stolen from a third party vendor on Wednesday.

The cards, valued at $20 each, were stolen from a 3rd-party vendor Wednesday, transit agency says

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Toronto transit riders can now use a PRESTO Smart Card, which records the time and location of every ride they take. Ann Cavoukian of the Privacy and Big Data Institute at Ryerson University, said consent to tie card users' identities with their route, must be explicitly noted so customers can opt out if they so choose. (CBC)

Metrolinx is investigating after approximately 1,100 pre-loaded Presto cards, valued at $20 each, were stolen from a third party-vendor.

The theft took place Wednesday, the transit agency said in a release Friday.

"We have determined that none of the cards are in use as yet and we have initiated a blocking action, so if sold, the cards will be of no value to the purchaser," said Anne Marie Aikins, senior manager of Metrolinx.

Aikins says Metrolinx staff are working with the vendor and with Toronto police to investigate.

Police have not released any further information regarding the thefts. The investigation is ongoing.

Metrolinx urges customers not to purchase Presto cards on online auctions websites or from strangers to protect their security. 

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