Crime & Safety

Police Warn Of Card Skimming In Redding

Police remind residents to be careful when using cards at ATM machines.

REDDING, CT — Police in Redding are warning residents about recent reports of card skimming in the area. Several residents have reported fraudulent activity on their accounts.

Criminals place a device on ATMs to gather card information and pin numbers.

Redding, Ridgefield and Wilton police are investigating a number of incidents, according to the Wilton Bulletin.

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Anyone who has been affected is encouraged to file a police report.

Read the full Bulletin story here.

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