Card skimmers cost financial institutions and consumers more than $1 billion per year.
Many of us feel like we're already paying too much at the pump these days. And there are criminals out there who are trying to dig even further into your wallet when you pay for gas.
Card skimmers are small devices that scammers attach to point-of-sale kiosks that can save your debit or credit card information. The operation removed five skimmers from the 510 businesses they inspected. So what can you do to make sure you're actually paying for your gas, and not leaking out sensitive data? Carefully look at where you swipe your card.
Specifically look for anything loose, crooked, or damaged, as that could be evidence of tampering. And even if no one is around, cover the keypad with your hand when entering your PIN - yes, we've seen cases where skimmers are equipped with cameras.7OYS's consumer hotline is a free consumer mediation service for those in the San Francisco Bay Area.
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