Crime & Safety

Device That Steals Credit Card Info Found In ATM

A Clark Police Officer located the device on an ATM inside the 7-11 store convenience store on Westfield Avenue

Clark, NJ -- A device used to illegally “skim” credit card numbers on the ATM was found inside the 7-11 convenience store on Westfield Avenue in Clark, Clark Police reported.

One of Clark Police Officers located the device and is unsure when the device was installed on the machine. Police notified the public on Jan. 16 on their Facebook page.

Locals who have used this machine are encourages to check their statements frequently or contact their local credit or debit card company and alert them of the situation.

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Any cases of fraudulent activity should immediately be reported to the Clark Police Department at (732) 388-3434

(Photo, Clark Police Facebook: Device used to steal credit card information located in an ATM at 7-11)

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