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See how the Secret Service is cracking down on card-skimming scams

First publishedAug 12, 13:30 UTC
Last updatedAug 13, 13:53 UTC · 25m ago
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Scams involving credit card skimmers are on the rise, according to the U.S. Secret Service, costing consumers more than $1 billion each year.

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Scams involving credit card skimmers are on the rise, according to the U.S. Secret Service, costing consumers more than $1 billion each year. Since 2024, the Secret Service has removed what it says is just a fraction of the devices nationwide.

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Scams involving credit card skimmers are on the rise, according to the U.S. Secret Service, costing consumers more than $1 billion each year.
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1 outlet, average source rating 8.0/10.
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