A SCAMMER allegedly placed a skimmer device on a Walmart self-checkout machine.
Police are now asking for help in capturing the alleged suspect who was trying to steal customer information.
On Wednesday, July 17, around 6:30 p.m., a man placed a skimmer on a self-checkout register at Walmart in Naugatuck, Connecticut — about 17 miles north of New Haven, according to a Facebook account. publish of the Naugatuck Police Department.
A skimmer is connected to ATMs or credit card machines and can collect a person’s credit card details.
The device helps criminals to forge cards or steal money from customers’ accounts.
Police also shared two photos of the man who appears to be wearing blue shorts, a button-down shirt, sneakers, a baseball cap and glasses.
“If you believe you have been a victim, contact the fraud department at your bank or credit card company and report it to your local police department,” police said, per the CBS affiliate. WFSB.
Additionally, check your bank and credit card statements for suspicious activity.
Police also asked anyone with information about the suspect to contact Officer Luis at 203-729-5222.
People can also call the Naugatuck Police Confidential Tip Line at 203-720-1010.
CASH REWARD
Walmart shoppers aren’t the only people at risk of having their credit card information stolen.
LaBonne’s Markets warned customers about two men who placed skimmers on a cash register at its Prospect store — about 15 miles from New Haven.
On June 29, at approximately 1:03 p.m., two men with accents, both wearing Hugo Boss shirts and hats, purchased some items, paid in cash, and allegedly placed a credit card skimmer in a cash register while the cashier was making change. , via the store’s Facebook publish.
The store found it on June 30 at 1:23 p.m. — the same day skimmers were found at two Big Y locations in the area.
LaBonne’s Markets reported that there were 125 transactions during the 24 hours and 67 people were notified.
As of Monday afternoon, no one had reported compromised cards.
What is a skimmer device?
A skimmer device is a fraudulent tool designed to steal sensitive credit or debit card information during transactions.
- Imagine a skimmer device as a sneaky thief that hides in ATMs or card machines.
- Its function is to secretly steal your credit or debit card information when you use it for a transaction.
- These devices are like little spies that can copy your card details, including your card number and PIN, without you knowing.
- Skimmers can be cleverly disguised to look like a regular card reader, making them difficult to detect.
- Once they get your information, crooks can use it to make fake cards or buy things without your permission, causing a lot of trouble and stress.
- It’s important to always be cautious and check card machines for anything unusual before using them to protect yourself from these sneaky devices.
Along with photos of the alleged suspects, the store also depicted how the skimmers look like real credit card machines.
“They fit really well,” said LaBonne store director Jonathan Horzepa, according to ABC WTNH.
“The only way to know if they are lit is because the light on the buttons doesn’t shine.
“When you go to press the buttons, it’s hard to press the buttons. They get a little stuck.”
The store has also started a new security measure, placing security tape on all credit card terminals to check which ones are tampered with.
“Some say we shouldn’t share this information publicly because it attracts negative attention to us and may “scare” people away from purchasing from our store,” the store wrote in its post.
“I say no, we are a company that pursues criminals to the fullest extent of the law and does not let them hide in the dark.”
LaBonne’s Markets is offering a $500 cash reward to anyone with information that could lead to the arrest of the suspect.
Buyers can call 203-263-1940 x103 or email info@labonnes.com.
The US Sun has reached out to Walmart and LaBonne’s Markets for comment.
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