Barnstable Police Warn Of Credit Card Skimmers On Gas Pumps

BARNSTABLE, MA — Barnstable police warned residents to look out for credit card skimming scams, especially at local gas pumps.

Police said several credit card skimmers were found on pumps at the Gulf gas station on Route 28 in Cotuit. Anyone who purchased gas there during June, July or August should check their records and make sure their information was not compromised.

Anyone who discovers their credit card information was stolen should email Sgt. Kevin Connolly at connollyk@barnstablepolice.com

"As the Barnstable Police see more online scams, phone scams, and scams involving credit card skimmers, we are striving to stay ahead of the curve in keeping our citizens and their identities safe and secure," police said in a statement.

Police highlighted a partnership with the United States Secret Service. Recently, a Barnstable Police Officer was sworn in as a task force officer with the Secret Service and is a member of the New England Cyber Fraud Task Force.

"This partnership has provided the Barnstable Police Department with training opportunities and access to specialized equipment to help combat identity theft in Barnstable," police said.

One of the preventive measures police conducted involved checking local gas stations and other establishments that historically have been used by scammers to steal people’s identity. The most recent check of gas stations in town revealed no other establishments appeared to have been compromised.

If you see something suspicious at a gas station or other business, police urged residents to call them at 508-778-3874.