Brookline Gas Station Credit Card Skimmers Found: Police

BROOKLINE, MA — Drivers who recently paid for gas at the pump in Brookline should keep an eye on their accounts for any suspicious activity after police said what were believed to be credit card skimmers were found on the paying device at a gas station in the town.

Police did not identify the station where the skimmer was found or on which day it was found.

Skimmers placed at the point of payment at stores, ATMs and gas stations can be used to steal credit card or personal information. That information is then sent through an external recorder through Bluetooth technology.

Police said to be best protected against skimming there are smartphone apps that will scan a device to ensure it is skimmer-free before the debit or credit card is used. If a skimmer code such as HC-05 comes up while using the app, customers are advised to immediately contact the gas station attendant or police.