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Police Issue Warning After Credit Card Skimmer Found At Gas Station

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BELLEVUE (KDKA) – Police have issued a warning after finding a credit card skimmer at a gas station in Bellevue.

According to police, the skimmer was found on a pump at the US Gas Station on Ohio River Boulevard on March 9.

Owner Harblinder Singh says this is the first time he's found a credit card skimmer inside one of the pumps at his gas station.

"Last week, the pump stopped swiping the cards and my wife put attention on it," said Singh. "Later, when I got a chance, I looked at the pump, and I opened the pump and found an extra device in there."

Singh said he contacted a repairman to take a look.

"He suggested me change the locks on the pumps and keep looking everyday until I change the pump," said Singh. "Those keys are very common."

"I wouldn't even think that's something I had to think about," said customer Linda Ehrlich.

Ehrlich pumps gas at US Gas Station all the time.

"It's a small business, and it really takes advantage of vulnerable people," said Ehrlich.

Police said it's the small gas stations that criminals typically like to target since they're not open 24 hours.

The next time you stop at the gas station, police say to be extra cautious.

"Just look for anything that looks suspicious on the machine itself. Specifically, the credit card slot," said Bellevue Police Chief Matt Sentner. "If your credit card doesn't work properly. If it doesn't work at all."

Contact your credit card company if you think your card might have been compromised.

Police are looking for the suspect or suspects involved in this case.

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