Card skimmers are used by scammers to steal credit or debit card data and PINs. The devices are typically installed at ATMs, ...

Police believe the device was placed between midday Monday to midday Wednesday.

Two Romanian nationals have been sentenced for their role in a scheme to install credit card “skimming” devices on grocery ...

Cosmin Vaduva and Elena Andreea Caldarareasa, Romanian nationals, are charged with conspiracy to commit access device fraud ...

The U.S. Government Accountability Office estimates that at least $320 million in food assistance was electronically stolen ...

A Miami man has been sentenced to federal prison in a scheme to place credit card skimmers at River Region grocery stores.

WASHINGTON — Law enforcement nationwide cracked down on credit card skimming devices in 2025. Last year, in total, law enforcement visited more than 9,000 businesses and removed 411 illegal skimming ...

Credit card skimmers are now nearly invisible, targeting both physical terminals and online payments with wireless technology. Stay safe by using contactless payments, inspecting card readers, and ...

ATLANTA — Atlanta was among the cities across the country where the U.S. Secret Service, along with state and local law enforcement agencies, conducted 22 EBT fraud and ATM skimming operations.

Even though the Secret Service says its card skimming operations prevented the theft of more than $400 million last year, one cybersecurity expert warned consumers to keep their guard up. He offered ...