why gas pump skimmers are still a problem despite EMV chip card rules

Scam of the day – March 14, 2026 – Gas Pump Skimmers Surge as Many Stations Still Lack EMV Chip Readers

by Steven Weisman, Esq. | Mar 13, 2026 | Scam of the day

In 2020 the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a warning about the dangers presented by skimmers on gas pumps. I have warned you about the dangers of skimmers for many years. Skimmers are small electronic devices that are easily installed by an identity thief...

why gas pump skimmers are still a problem despite EMV chip card rules

Scam of the day – March 14, 2026 – Gas Pump Skimmers Surge as Many Stations Still Lack EMV Chip Readers

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