Grifting on the Grid The introduction of contactless payments on Melbourne's trains has brought unprecedented convenience for commuters, but it has also created a new playground for scammers.
A brazen case of impersonation reported to The Age this week highlights the vulnerability of passengers using bank cards or smartphones.
According to eyewitness Neil, who wished to remain anonymous due to fear of harassment, a young man in a high vis vest and without discernible authority was seen on the Ballarat line asking passengers to inspect their tickets with a large mobile phone device.