Gently tug on the card reader and PIN pad. If they feel loose or bulky compared with other pumps, they might be hiding a skimmer. Look for security stickers or seals on the pump. If they’re broken or ...

Gas pumps are a perennial target of skimmer thieves for several reasons. They are usually unattended, and in too many cases a handful of master keys will open a great many pumps at a variety of ...

Most people treat a gas station pump like a vending machine for fuel — you drive up, swipe or insert your card, fill your tank, and drive off. But in that 90-second transaction, your debit or credit ...