Card skimming theft can affect anyone who uses their credit or debit cards at ATMs, gas stations, restaurants or retail stores. A skimmer is a device installed on card readers that collects card ...

More than 3,500 financial institutions were impacted by skimmers in 2023, FICO said, and bank ATM compromises increasedd by 90% compared to 2022. How can I spot a credit card skimmer?

Police from across Connecticut are asking for the public’s help to find men accused of placing card skimmers at stores — potentially stealing customers’ financial information.

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Skimmer locations have expanded from ATMs and gas pumps to inside stores. Anywhere you are forced to swipe (not tap) is a potential risk, according to Hambright from the attorney general’s office.

Though it’s illegal in North Carolina, criminals can use card skimmers to steal your money at ATMs and gas pumps. Here’s how to spot them.