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TDA inspector performed a complaint inspection for a possible skimmer and found 2 skimmers. One skimmer in pump #11 and one in pump #12. Austin Police Dept was dispatched to the location.
If paying at the pump with a credit card, these tips might help you avoid becoming a victim of a gas pump skimmer:
• Use pump closest to storefront, in line of sight for store personnel
• Before pumping, check for unusual bluetooth signals with ID of string of numbers and letters; might be a skimmer
• Check that security tape on pump cabinet has not been damaged. Torn tape might indicate cabinet opened without store personnel’s knowlege
• Safest bet is to pay inside with cash
• Always save the receipt and monitor your bank statements after filling up.
• If you think you’ve been skimmed, contact 1-800-TELL-TDA and we will send an inspector to check it out.
SKIMMER VIDEO
Commissioner Miller has produced a helpful video on how to avoid being skimmed. It can be seen here.
HOW TO AVOID BEING SKIMMED (YouTube)
(PHOTOS TX DEPT OF AGRICULTURE)
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