Tampa police are looking for the person who installed a skimming device to record personal information from credit and debit cards used at two gas stations in North Tampa.
Between Dec. 17 and 19 someone added the devices at a Hess gas station, 17519 Bruce B. Downs Blvd., and at a Shell station, 17402 Dona Michelle Blvd., according to Tampa police.
Police released photos of a white truck that has been linked to gas purchases that were made by using the stolen information, police said.
Skimming relies on a data-reading device that copies the information in the magnetic strip on a consumer’s credit or debit card, police said. The device can capture both the card number and PIN.
Police remind consumers to:
* Inspect the card reader and area near the PIN pad.
* Look at other nearby gas pumps or ATM card readers to see if they look the same as the one you are using.
* Trust your instincts. If in doubt, use a machine somewhere else.
* Use a credit card over using a debit card.
* Pay inside the gas station instead of outside.
* Monitor your accounts regularly to check for fraudulent activity.
If anyone has information in the case, they should call Tampa police at (813) 242-3800.