Police Offer Tips to Stay Safe From Credit Card Fraud

While credit card fraud continues to be a lucrative business for thieves everywhere, police are bringing special attention to skimming devices on gas pumps that steal information. Police offer tips to keep your information safe the next time you fill up. The suggest:

  • Paying inside,
  • Using tap-to-pay,
  • Using a credit card instead of a debit card,
  • Covering the keypad when entering your ZIP code or PIN,
  • Checking the card reader and keypad for overlays that capture information,
  • Making sure the security tape on the gas pump is not broken near the card reader.
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