PRESS RELEASE
July 24, 2013
SUBJECT: Credit Card Skimmer Located Inside Gas Pump / ACPD Case #13-0858
CONTACT: Teresa Pry, Tel. (209)736-2567 /[email protected]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
On 07/23/13 at approximately 8:15 AM, Nash Chevron, located at 686 S. Main Street, reported that they had found a credit card skimmer inside one of their gas pumps.
A skimmer is an electronic device that can record credit card information. The skimmer located at Nash Chevron was undetectable to customers because it was connected inside the gas pump.
Employees of Nash Chevron routinely check their pumps for skimming devices; however it is unknown exactly how long the device was in the gas pump. The device could have been in the pump for up to 5 days.
Other gas stations in the City have been notified to check their gas pumps for skimming devices.
The Angels Camp Police Department is encouraging everyone to be vigilant in protecting themselves from fraudulent activity by monitoring their bank statements and credit reports for any unauthorized activity. To avoid skimmers use your credit or debit card inside the store, and use cash whenever you can.
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