More Gas Skimmers Turn Up in East Texas

MARSHALL – Some gas skimmers have turned up in Marshall. Three devices were found at a gas station. Detectives are currently checking other gas stations in the city for more of the devices. Unlike previous advisories, these recent skimming devices are placed inside the pump itself instead of on the outside of the machine and are completely undetectable by consumers. Police public information officer Kelly Colvin said the name of the business and it’s location are not being released. She said the business was not involved in the crime and has taken all of the necessary precautions to prevent it from happening again.

The police department released some tips of protection against gas pump skimmers:
*Go inside the store to pay for gas, preferably with cash.
*If you must pay at the pump, run your card as credit, NOT debit.
*Purchase a gas card to use at the pumps. Criminals generally do not use the gas cards because they can only get gas instead of money from them.
*Don’t rely on the security tape at the pump, these criminals have the security tape to put on the pumps.
*Keep a close watch on your bank account and notify your bank immediately if you notice any suspicious activity on your account.