Crime & Safety

Skimmers Installed at Tampa Gas Stations

Police say at least three gas stations had skimming devices installed.

Police are advising drivers who frequent Circle-K/Shell stations in the Tampa area.

Card skimming devices were detected a gas stations at the following locations:

4015 South West Shore Boulevard, 6416 South Dale Mabry Highway and 3650 South Dale Mabry Highway.

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Tampa Police say thieves attempted to steal personal information by installing a card information retrieval device on the hard drive of the pump.

To be sure the pumps are safe for use, officials recommend checking the pump and ensuring its security seal is not broken, or paying directly to the station attendant.

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