Spartanburg County Discovers Credit Card Skimmers at Gas Station

Investigation Underway as Four Skimmers are Found

Spartanburg, SC – The Spartanburg County Sheriff’s office is currently investigating a case of consumer fraud involving multiple credit card skimmers. These devices were found at a local gas station in Cowpens, Spartanburg County.

On the morning of Tuesday, August 24, a maintenance worker reported discovering four credit card skimmers installed on gas pumps at the Valero station located at 1980 Chesnee Highway. This discovery was made during a routine service check.

It is believed that these fraudulent devices were installed sometime after the last service was performed, approximately one month ago. Gas station management promptly informed the local law enforcement, initiating a thorough investigation into the illegal activity.

Response from Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office

The Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office deputies, upon learning about the presence of the skimmers, swiftly responded and removed the skimmers from the pumps. The devices have since been taken into custody and will serve as critical evidence in the ongoing investigation.

The gas station has been advised to examine their security footage from the last 30 days and provide a copy to the authorities. This evidence is expected to aid in determining when the devices were installed and could potentially provide identification of the offenders.

Until the suspects are apprehended, the Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office urges locals to exert caution, particularly at gas stations. Credit card skimmers are damaging devices that can copy and store consumers’ credit card details for illicit purposes, leading to significant financial loss for victims and hefty profits for fraudsters.

Citizen and Consumer Safety First

The homeowners and business owners throughout Spartanburg County are recommended to remain vigilant to prevent further incidents. The incident has raised alarms about the central issue of public safety and the protection of consumers from similar fraudulent activities.

An added emphasis has been placed on businesses to conduct regular equipment inspections and maintain updated surveillance systems. Consumers are also advised to regularly monitor their financial accounts for any unauthorized activity which could indicate credit card skimming.

While the investigation continues, the Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office remains dedicated to catching the culprits behind this fraudulent act and ensuring the peace and safety of the local community.

Although the specifics of the investigation remain confidential, authorities assure residents and businesses in Spartanburg County that this case is being treated with the utmost seriousness and top resources are being dedicated to apprehend those responsible.

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