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Jun 20, 2008 6:02 am US/Eastern

Thieves Target Gas Pumps At Area Stations

PHILADELPHIA (CBS 3) ― With gas prices rising and the state of the economy in disarray, even thieves are resorting to more creative measures. At least two Wawa filling stations in the Philadelphia area have fallen victim to a string of recent credit card skimming scams.

"Just like any identity theft, until you see it on your credit card or bank statements, it's really important to check for any usual transactions," said Ela Voluck of AAA.

Thieves place a device over the card reader and can instantly record the information on the card.


Wawa officials have confirmed that such incidents have been recorded at the Wawa filling stations in Bristol Twp., Bucks County and another in New Castle, Del.

"Some of these devices look exactly like the card readers at the pumps," warns Voluck. "If you notice that the card reader looks suspicious, don't use it."

Experts who have been alerted of recent thefts in the area recommend that consumers pay inside of the stores or use cash whenever possible.


Wawa has agreed to increase security in high risk areas and check the card readers at all of their filling stations.






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