Skimming Device Found At Exxon In Woodbridge

WOODBRIDGE, VA — A skimming device was found inside a gas pump Friday at an Exxon gas station in the 13000 block of Worth Avenue, according to Prince William County Police. Authorities say the device may have been in place for at least week.

Such skimming devices are designed to steal customers' debit and credit card numbers. To help protect yourself from credit card fraud, detectives recommend the following steps:

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• 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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