Yesterday evening our department responded to a local convenience store in reference to a “skimmer device” found on a gas pump.
Skimmer devices have turned up in our city on gas pumps, ATM’s and other debit/credit card devices for the last couple of years.
A simple google search of “skimmer device” and you see news stories from across the country of these being discovered, along with pictures of what they sometimes look like. Skimmer devices steal your credit card/debit card info and PIN when you use them where a skimmer device is installed. We wanted to offer the below tips to help the community avoid becoming a victim.
-Always check gas pumps and ATM’s for unusual devices stuck to them
-Watch for anyone lingering in the area for no apparent reason
-Always check for security tape on access points on the pump
-When possible, do not use the debit option as this allows an opportunity to record your PIN number.
If you find something suspicious, contact store management and Police immediately and stay with the device if you can until police arrive.
-Always check gas pumps and ATM’s for unusual devices stuck to them
-Watch for anyone lingering in the area for no apparent reason
-Always check for security tape on access points on the pump
-When possible, do not use the debit option as this allows an opportunity to record your PIN number.
If you find something suspicious, contact store management and Police immediately and stay with the device if you can until police arrive.
What convience store? Article never said.
ReplyDeleteCan we please stiffen the penalties for people doing this crap? Seriously, it's ridiculous! Don't even get me started about the illicit phone calls I've been receiving trying to scam me as well. You can't even leave the house anymore much less get on-line. The world is coming to an end! What ever happened to getting a job and earning your own money?
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