MULTIPLE credit card skimmers have been found on several self-checkout machines at multiple grocery store locations.
Local police are currently looking for two men who are accused of placing credit card skimmers at various Krogers.
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Police officers in the town of Franklin, Tennessee posted on X a picture of the two men who were allegedly involved in the credit card scam, reports NBC affiliate WSMV.
“Please be on the lookout! These two men are suspected of installing credit card skimmers at multiple Kroger locations throughout the city today,” read a social media post.
“According to our officers, the skimmers have been found in some self-checkout credit card readers at the grocery stores on Mallory Ln., Murfreesboro Rd, and Hillsboro Rd.”
Police have begged those with information to call 615) 794-2513, or Crime Stoppers at (615) 794-4000.
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These two men are not the only ones who have been caught installing the skimmers.
Last month, a man was caught placing a skimmer at a Walmart self-checkout machine.
Last month, a man placed a skimmer on a self-checkout register at Walmart in Naugatuck, Connecticut.
The announcement was made in a Facebook post from the Naugatuck Police Department.
Police also shared two pictures of the man who appears to be wearing blue shorts, a button-up, sneakers, a baseball cap, and glasses.
“If you think you were a victim, contact your bank or credit card company’s fraud department and report it to your local police department,” police said, per CBS affiliate WFSB.
Credit card skimmers are devices that steal information when the magnet strip on a card is swiped through them.
The fraudsters will then use the stolen card information to wreak havoc on people’s bank accounts.
Due to the rise in scams, Security experts have warned unsuspecting drivers to pay attention while inserting their cards.
What is a skimmer device?
A skimmer device is a fraud tool designed to steal sensitive information from credit or debit cards during transactions.
- Imagine a skimmer device as a sneaky thief that hides on ATMs or card machines.
- Its job is to secretly steal your credit or debit card information when you use it for a transaction.
- These devices are like tiny spies that can copy your card details, including the card number and PIN, without you even realizing it.
- Skimmers can be cleverly disguised to look just like the regular card reader, making them hard to spot.
- Once they have your information, bad guys can use it to make fake cards or buy things without your permission, causing a lot of trouble and stress.
- It’s important to always be cautious and check for anything unusual on card machines before using them to protect yourself from these sneaky devices.
Skimmers are designed to blend into their surroundings, however, those who know what to look for should easily notice if the machines have been tampered with.
“Because they are attached to existing card readers, they tend to bulge out a bit,” cybersecurity expert Paul Bischoff told Reader’s Digest.
“If I’m suspicious, I’ll often give the card reader a tug and prod to make sure.”
The security expert said that users should check out other card machines if there are any suspicions.
Consumers should watch out for hidden cameras that are recording them inputting their PIN numbers.
Shoppers can determine whether their card was skimmed by closely monitoring bank statements and credit card activity.
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