More Credit Card Skimmers Turn Up in East Texas
Posted/updated on: June 2, 2017 at 1:48 pm
EAST TEXAS – More hidden electronic devices have been found in gas pumps in East Texas. Lufkin police report the gas card skimmers were found in a couple of pumps at a convenience store on South First Street. Similar skimmers were found in pumps in Diana in April, in Marshall in March and in Tyler last September. The skimmers, which are found inside the pumps, are designed to steal a person’s credit card information. The thieves will use that information to duplicate a credit card and obtain cash funds and merchandise.
Police encourage you to follow these few tips to keep from becoming a fraud victim and assist police with identifying who is responsible for these acts of fraud.
1) Always check your credit or debit card statement for any fraudulent charges.
2) If you detect a fraudulent charge, contact your local law enforcement agency and notify your credit card company immediately.
3) Pay with cash or go inside to pay with a credit card. Use a gas pump closest to the view of a gas station employee.
4) Look for a seal decal around the casing of the pump door to see if it has been tampered with or broken.
5) Report any suspicious activity if you should observe a person with a gas pump door open that is not an employee. If you see something suspicious, look for a license plate, record it and contact police. Take a photo if possible.
