Police trace credit card fraud to UCF restaurant

Malware found on owner's computer system

ORLANDO, Fla. – Investigators said they have found the source of a series of credit card fraud cases on the campus of UCF. 

Detectives said the fraud has been linked to a restaurant owner's computer system, which was infected with malware. 

Authorities said the malware was stealing credit card information from customers. 

As a precaution, Asian Chao, Huey Magoo's and Corner Cafe in the Student Union are not accepting credit cards. 

Investigators said at least 240 fraud cases have been linked to malware. 

 


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