Skimming Device Found On ATM In Bailey's Crossroads

A skimming device were found on an ATM at a BB&T Bank in Bailey's Crossroads Monday.

A technician found the fraudulent device around 11 a.m. at the 5871 Leesburg Pike bank location. There is no indication how long the device had been on the ATM. Fairfax County Police are investigating.

Skimming devices are attached to machines that have card readers. The device collects financial information, including PIN numbers, when an individual slides a card through the reader.

Here are some tips from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) on how to protect your account information from card skimmers:

• Do not use an ATM or a credit or debit card reader if anything looks suspicious, such as loose or extra parts. Alert the machine owner or police immediately.
• Avoid ATMs in remote places, especially if the area is not well lit or not visible to security cameras.
• Go elsewhere if you see a sign directing you to only one of multiple ATMs in a location. It could be the machine that was tampered with by a crook.
• Cover the keypad when typing your PIN number.
• Regularly check your bank and credit card accounts for unauthorized transactions, even small transactions.

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