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Posted by: thepinetree on 07/24/2013 10:33 AM
Updated by: thepinetree on 07/24/2013 01:53 PM
Expires: 01/01/2018 12:00 AM
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Credit Card Skimmer Found By Angels PD
Angels Camp, CA... 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. UPDATE INSIDE...
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.
UPDATE:
Following this morning’s press release regarding a credit card skimmer installed inside a local Chevron gas pump, the Angels Camp Police Department has received a number of comments expressing concern that the release reflected poorly on the business involved. Nothing could be further from the truth.
Because of the vigilance of Nash Chevron and its employees, the skimmer was detected and reported to Angels Camp Police Department. The Angels Camp Police Department applauds Nash Chevron for proactively preventing additional incidents of credit card theft.
We at the Police Department are entrusted with protecting our local community members and those that visit our community. Part of that job includes keeping the public informed as to events that occur within our community. The intent of this morning’s press release was merely to inform community members and instruct them to closely monitor their bank accounts and credit reports for any fraudulent activity.
We apologize for any inconvenience or misunderstanding our earlier release may have caused to the owners of Nash Chevron, or its employees. Angels Camp Police Department strives to support and protect all of our local businesses. Working as partners with the business to community, we aim to prevent crimes that victimize all members and visitors in our community.
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