WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — Many Washingtonians are frustrated and upset after another skimmer device was found at the 7-Eleven on Connecticut Avenue Northwest.
“It’s not good to me because they ripping people off,” said Rob Williams.
A third skimmer was found on an ATM inside the store, and removed, according to employees, in the last month and a half.
DC Police believe the devices may be connected to similar incidents that have happened around the DMV, including two Safeways, a WAWA and a Harris Teeter.
Man falls victim to card skimmer found at 7-Eleven in Northwest DC
Some tips from police to protect yourself from becoming a skimmer victim, include:
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Make sure the keypad isn’t able to be moved or budged when touched;
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Look inside the card reader before inserting your card;
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Call 9-1-1 if you see or suspect there’s a card skimmer;
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Contact your bank immediately if you suspect you’re a victim of a device.
The ATM at the 7-Eleven is not owned by a bank. You might want to avoid using those machines, as FICO reports that 60% of skimming occurs at privately owned ATMs.
Police are still looking for the people who installed the skimmers.
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