Crime & Safety
Card Skimmers Found On Paoli Gas Pumps: Tredyffrin Police
Card skimmers were found on two gas pumps at a Lancaster Avenue gas station/convenience store Monday, April 16, police said.
PAOLI, PA – Two credit card skimming devices were discovered on gas pumps at gas station/convenience store in Paoli recently, according to Tredyffrin Township Police.
Police said the skimmers were found at about 10:23 a.m. Monday, April 16 inside two gas pumps at the 7-Eleven at 1818 Lancaster Ave. in Paoli.
The devices were found on pumps two and four, police said.
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Police are urging anyone who used those pumps to check their credit card statement for any fraudulent activity.
Police did not say how long the devices may have been in place.
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The public is reminded to ensure that protective seals are not broken before using gas pumps so as to avoid becoming a potential victim.
Anyone who believes they may have been a victim of fraud is asked to contact Tredyffrin Police Det. Dan McFadden at (610)408-3649 or Dmcfadden@tredyffrin.org.
See here for tips on how to detect card skimmers.
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