Information viewing device found at Walmart self-checkout

According to the police, devices used to read INFO were found at the Walmart self-checkout, and now shoppers are being warned what they should pay attention to.

The skimmers were found at a Walmart in Cookeville, Tennessee, and police believe the device was placed between June 9 and June 11.

Earlier this week, a credit card skimmer was found at a Walmart in TennesseeSource: Getty

Authorities urged residents to come forward if they believe their information has been stolenSource: WSMV

A day later, another device was found in one of the internal credit card machines at a nearby 7-Eleven store.

“We work closely with both local companies law law enforcement during these investigations and provided sufficient information to assist us in our investigation,” Cookeville said Police Department in a statement.

“We do not believe the suspects who placed these skimmers are from the Cookeville area. If you shopped at these companies during this time, please check your accounts.

“All local businesses should check their terminals to ensure their devices have not been compromised.”

Anyone who believes their information may have been stolen should contact their local police department.

Credit card skimming is a common scam because thieves can easily install the device in a point-of-service system.

In April, two skimmers were found at ul Walmart in Bayonne, New Jersey within three weeks.

One shopper, Frances Milliner, told News 12 New Jersey that her information was stolen in one of the incidents.

“Very dangerous,” she told the outlet. “The new world of technology.

“We will have to go back to putting ours together money in jars, putting them in socks and hiding them all over the house.”

‘It was all over the machine,’ warns man who found CVS viewing device – shoppers are risking their cards

In San Diego, California, Stephen Schnare encountered a skimmer while using an ATM at CVS.

Schnare found a unique version of the card-shaped device that was pushed deep into the machine.

He said the device was not visible from the outside.

“I thought it was weird,” he told CBS affiliate KFMB-TV.

After searching the Internet, Schnare found a forum where people were sharing strange occurrences they discovered on their cards after using the same ATM.

How to recognize a credit card skimmer

Skimming occurs when a device is illegally installed on or inside ATMs, POS terminals, or gas stations to capture credit or debit card information.

Thieves will use this information to make fraudulent payments and unauthorized purchases to steal victims’ accounts.

Skimming costs consumers and financial institutions an estimated $1 billion annually.

Signs of a possible credit card skimmer at an ATM or point of sale:

Hidden camera – Thieves often use secret and hidden cameras to record customers entering their PIN on the ATM keypad. The camera will usually be hidden on the front of the machine or near a light fixture
Colander – The skimmer often looks like the original card reader and is designed to fit over the reader, however the original reader usually curves inwards while the skimmer curves outwards
When a customer inserts the card, the information is stolen and stored on some electronic device
Keyboard overlay – A keyboard overlay is placed over the factory-installed keyboard, which is a new technique often used with hidden cameras

Tips to avoid credit card skimmers at gas stations

Choose a pump that is closer to the store and directly visible to the employee
Run your debit card as a credit card and cover the keypad with your hand when entering your PIN
Pay inside with the steward
When paying at the pump, tap your card instead of swiping or inserting it

Source: FBI

“I read about several people who used this ATM and then found out that their card was blocked or anonymous Use was detected in their records,” he said.

Schnare said he tried to warn others about the ATM and said he would avoid using that particular ATM future.

“I will probably use a different ATM in the future,” he said.

“But these readers could be placed in any branded ATM or in a 24-hour ATM.”

The US Sun has reached out to Walmart for comment.

The FBI shared tips on how to spot and avoid credit card skimmersSource: Getty

Customers should also keep an eye on their bank accounts for any unusual activitySource: WSMV