Tag: credit card skimmer

Experian has noted that credit card fraud is the most common form of personal financial fraud. Statistics say that 47 percent of adults in the United States have reported being victimized by a fraudulent purchase on their credit or debit card, and that percentage is predicted to rise.

Often, these theft events will occur in the retail setting, but there are other ways by which the devices can be used to steal information. Unfortunately, all it requires is a little illicit technology and a lot of criminal intent.

CC skimmers: 2 arrested

Attack using car door

Robber recognized by LP

Women steal; mace LPA

Attempted armed robbery

Employee fakes robbery

Leader of CC ring goes to jail

Crook fakes 'heart attack'

US Sailor's fraud scheme

Shoplifter assaulting employees

Bank card theft

Serial shoplifter still at it

Armed jewelry thief steals $30K

Another 'Retail Blitz:" 21 Arrests

K-9 sniffs out CC fraud

Woman uses 'lookout kids

Pawn shop owner: ORC

Sucker-Punch robbery on video

Suspect bites LP associate

Shoplifter's 130MPH chase

Package theft

Oops! It wasn't him

Another police chase

T-Day cargo theft trends

Credit Card Fraud: Two Scams LP Should Know About The retail industry is particularly affected by the crime. In our tech-focused age, credit card (and debit...