Skimming Devices Found at Exxon in Chantilly: Police

CHANTILLY, VA — If you recently purchased gas from the Exxon in the 14000 block of Lee Jackson Memorial Highway, you might want to check your credit or debit card accounts.

That's because two skimming devices were found inside pumps Tuesday night, according to Fairfax County Police.

Such devices are designed to steal customers' debit and credit card numbers.

To help protect yourself from credit card fraud, detectives recommend:

• Regularly checking your financial statement for any unusual or fraudulent charges and report them to the card company immediately.
• Use credit cards to make purchases versus debit cards, as it can be more difficult to have your bank funds reimbursed.
• Inspect all credit cards readers prior to sliding your card. You may not be able to see a skimming device but look for pry marks, scratches or other signs of tampering. Report suspicious activity to police.
• If you feel you’ve been victimized by Skimming/Scammers, report it to police online through the Financial Crimes Online Reporting (FiCOR) system.

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