SCAM ALERT | Card Skimmers found in Convenience Stores in MPD Districts 3, 4 and 5
Friday, September 30, 2022
(Washington, DC) – The Metropolitan Police Department has recently been made aware of 3 card skimmers being located at convenience stores in the 3rd, 4th, and 5th Districts. These skimmers have been collected for evidence and the investigation is on-going with the Financial Crimes Unit.
Before making a transaction, it is important to be mindful of the below tips:
Make sure the device isn’t able to be moved or budges when touched
Compare your machine to the one next to you, if applicable
Check the alignment of the card reader and the panel underneath it
Look inside of the card reader before inserting your card
If you see or suspect a card skimmer, please contact police immediately at 911
Notify your bank immediately if you suspect you have been a victim of card skimming
If you or someone you know is a victim of card skimming, please contact our Financial Crimes Unit at 202-727-4159. If you have any information about these card skimmers or the individual/s responsible, please contact our 24-hour Command Information Center at 202-727-9099.