Monday 22 February 2010
More people report debit info stolen at Rocklin gas pumps ☀
In the past, thieves used devices on the outside of gas pumps to get PIN numbers and information from cards. They installed tiny cameras and card skimmers to steal the information and then dip into a victim’s account.
In this case, somebody had placed devices inside gas pumps. Police believe the device intercepts information and sends the PIN number and other debit card information to someone with a laptop.
The criminal then creates a card that allows him to go to an ATM and withdraw money from the victim’s account.
“They are able to get into the actual gas pump,” said Milka. “So, obviously, those pumps are not very secure. Whoever manufactures them has to come up with something better.”
