There has been a lot said about gas station skimmers - devices that take your debit card information at the gas pump. How does this happen? A crook attaches a skimming device, about the size of a pack of cigarettes, inside the gas pump. When the debit/credit card is scanned the information is captured on the skimmer. Sometimes a small camera is mounted to get debit card pin numbers being typed in.
Thieves get access to the pump by getting the keys from the attendant (usually paid off) or pose as a gas pump repairman. The most susceptible places are mom-and-pop gas stations. Unfortunately, there is no way to tell if a skimmer is attached to the pump.
Me? I use cash.
Doug
