US EditionDrivers Warned Not to Pay at Pump as Petrol Station Scam Empties Bank Accounts
Fraud expert Paul Hampson warns criminals use hidden skimming devices at unattended petrol pumps to steal card details and overdraft funds, urging motorists to be vigilant.
- Fraud experts warned motorists on 2025-08-19 about a petrol station scam using hidden skimming devices at unattended pumps to steal card data.
- The increase in scams is due to criminals fitting counterfeit card readers or concealed devices that quickly and discreetly capture debit and credit card information.
- Paul Hampson, CEO of CEL Solicitors, urged drivers to watch for tampering signs like loose slots or sticky residue and advised paying inside if suspicious.
- He advised avoiding the use of card machines that seem unusual or tampered with, suggesting customers pay inside instead, and acknowledged that many people feel ashamed after falling victim because these devices are advanced and difficult to detect.
- The warnings imply that better retailer security checks, caution from motorists, and prompt bank reporting can reduce financial losses and limit scam impact.
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