Skimming Devices Discovered In Franklin County

The Franklin County Sheriff says several skimming devices have been discovered at Frankfort area gas pumps. Criminals use skimmers to capture data from the magnetic stripe on the back of an ATM card. The Sheriff is urging drivers to be on the lookout for the devices and offers some advice to avoid becoming a victim:Use cash, Use a pump close to the door or storefront, Use your debit card as credit or use a credit card, and monitor all charges and contact your bank immediately if you detect fraudulent transactions.

Source: MG News

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