AUSTIN -- The Texas Department of Agriculture reported Thursday that a credit card skimmer was found at a northwest Austin gas station.
According to the TDA, the skimmer was found at the Sunrise Mini Mart/Texaco Food Mart at 8925 Anderson Mill Road.
Local law enforcement was notified for followup and removal of the device. No unusual Bluetooth activity was detected, the TDA said.
The TDA offers the following tips to help you avoid falling victim to a credit card skimmer:
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- Use the pump closest to storefront, in line of sight for store personnel.
- Before pumping, check for unusual Bluetooth signals with an ID of a string of numbers and letters.
- Check that security tape on the pump cabinet has not been damaged. Torn tape might indicate the cabinet was opened without store personnel's knowledge.
- Always keep your credit card receipt and check bank statements after fueling up.
- The safest bet is to pay inside with cash.
