Credit Card Skimmers Found At Grocery Stores In Milford, Stratford

MILFORD/STRATFORD, CT — Credit card skimmers were found at Big Y grocery stores in Milford and Stratford, WTNH News-8 reported.

The company found a device attached to a single terminal at its Milford location Oct. 29.

Staff found another device attached to a single terminal at its Stratford store Nov. 1.

A skimmer is an illegal device criminals attach to card readers to capture and steal data from the magnetic strips on cards. Most skimmers fit over card readers but those at fuel pumps are usually attached to a machine’s internal wiring.

A Big Y spokesperson told NBC CT that they are actively investigating the incident along with police. The company has inspected all its terminals and will continue to do so.

Big Y said it is contacting customers if their information was compromised but recommended that all customers review their bank and credit card statements for signs of fraudulent activity.

Read the full story at WTNH News-8 and NBC CT.

In September, Big Y reported that a credit card skimmer was found at its Groton store. Over the summer, devices were found at the grocer's locations in Naugatuck and Plainville.

Milford and Stratford are not the only places to be hit by scammers using these devices. Other Connecticut towns that have reported credit card skimmers being found include East Windsor, Brooklyn, Montville, Norwich, and New London.