Skimming Device Found at Exxon Station in Dumfries: Police

DUMFRIES, VA — An employee found a skimming device Tuesday in one of the gas pumps at an Exxon service station at 17164 Jefferson Davis Highway near Wayside Drive, according to Prince William County Police.

The employee immediately contacted police.

Authorities urge anyone who recently used pumps at the station to monitor their bank accounts for suspicious or fraudulent activity.

Skimming 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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