GROVELAND, Fla. – Groveland police are warning customers to check their bank statements after credit card skimmer was found at a gas station along U.S. 27.
State inspectors found skimmer placed inside a pump near the Shell gas station along U.S. 27. and the turnpike exit, while people were trying to evacuate during Hurricane Irma.
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Police said if you have any concerns about your credit card being compromised give them a call.
Here are some tips to use to avoid becoming victim to a skimmer:
-Pay inside with cash whenever possible.
-Use the gas pumps closest to the store, because criminals generally place skimmers on the farthest pump, since it's less likely they'll be discovered.
-Make sure the gas cabinet is closed, and the security tape is intact. Check around to make sure none of the pieces wiggle or jiggle.
-Shield the PIN as it is entered. Even if no one is around, criminals have been known to install hidden cameras near skimmers to record PIN entries.
-When using a debit card, run it as credit so there is no PIN entry.
-Monitor financial statements regularly. Report any suspected credit card theft to the authorities and the bank immediately.
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