What is Credit Card Skimming and How Do You Prevent it?

Credit card skimming is the theft of personal information which has been used in an otherwise normal transaction. The thief can procure a victim's card number using basic methods such as photocopying receipts or using a small electronic device (skimmer) to swipe and store hundreds of victims' card numbers. 15% of Americans said they’ve been a victim of skimming at the pump. 43% of people have changed their way they pay for gas because of concerns about skimming. Women are …

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