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Scam Alert: NCPD Warns Local Residents About Increase in Credit & Debit Card Skimmer Scams

Local News, Crime, Business & Finance, Press Releases

By Published: July 07 2015

LongIsland.com

County Executive Edward P. Mangano and Acting Police Commissioner Thomas C. Krumpter are urging citizens to be vigilant when using any type of credit or debit card at ATM locations.

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Nassau County, NY - July 7th, 2015 - County Executive Edward P. Mangano and Acting Police Commissioner Thomas C. Krumpter are urging citizens to be vigilant when using any type of credit or debit card at ATM locations.

It has come to the attention of the Nassau County Police Department that there is an increase of incidents involving Credit/Debit card information being stolen through skimming devices.

These are some of the precautions that the public should follow:

  • Do not use an ATM that appears unusual or appears to be altered and notify the institution.
  • Safeguard your Personal Identification Number (PIN), including being aware of anyone in the vicinity and covering pad when entering PIN.
  • Closely monitor your bank statements as well as your balances and immediately report any problems to your institution.
  • For additional tips see the Nassau County Police Department Facebook page

This information is being provided to residents to make them aware of these ongoing scams.  If you believe you may have been a victim of any of these scams, please call 911 immediately.

Anyone with information that could lead to the arrest of the individual(s) responsible are asked to call Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS (8477). All calls remain anonymous.

 

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  • A compromised LIRR TVM that was discovered at a Nassau Station in 2013. Photo by: MTA