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Monday, August 18, 2025

Card Skimmer Alert At Gas Station In Harrisonville

Over the past few weeks, multiple card skimmers have been located on gas pumps at a local Harrisonville gas station.

We want to remind everyone to be vigilant when using any credit/debit card machines. Skimmers can be placed on gas pumps, ATMs, or any other place where you would insert a card. Many skimmers go completely inside the card slot and are not easily seen from the outside. When a skimmer is placed into the card slot, it often results in a person having to apply more force than normal to push their card in.

In general, tap pay is a safer option than swiping a card, but nothing is 100% safe. Please do everything you can to protect yourself from becoming a fraud victim. Pay close attention to your bank transactions and statements to watch for fraudulent activity.



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