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IN THE HEADLINES: Skimmers See Goldmines in Gas Pumps

Posted by: Neal OFarrell in: ● September 30, 2010

A gang of skimmers managed to steal more than half a million dollars from customers at gas stations across the state of Nevada, in what’s becoming an all-too-easy scam. Skimming uses miniature card readers hidden in public places where consumers are most likely to use a credit or ATM card, and gas stations and ATM [...]

IN THE HEADLINES: A New ATM Attack Surfaces in Las Vegas

Posted by: Neal OFarrell in: ● August 3, 2010

Ever used one of those stand-alone ATMs, the ones you’ll most often find in restaurants, supermarkets, or gas stations? I try to avoid them, not just because they can charge pretty hefty fees for even the smallest withdrawal, but honestly I’ve just never trusted them. After all, you have no idea who owns the ATM, [...]


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