Gas Station Awareness

[jkhanson]

That was a good catch I don't eve know where the safety seal is but I get gift cards for the gas station and that is all I ever use.  Every few weeks my grocer has them $10 off a $50 card and so I save money and feel safer at the pump.

 Thieves are everywhere.  I must be more observant when I pump my gas.  I've seen the security tape on the pump, but never paid attention.
I like your solution, debidoo.  Less chance of anyone stealing from you, plus you get a great discount.

[gaylasue]

There has been a few stories on our local news about this happening in our area.  Be very careful!!

[adriarobi]

Yes, we all need to be on alert.   I had my debit card and number stolen a couple months ago. I was charged for $734 I had not purchased for.

Fortunately, my credit union got right on it, and helped me. Immediately, after I left the credit union, another woman walked in and had been charged the exact same amount by the same company.

It was not the company (but suspect it was a disgruntled employee), and it was a mess. 8 people at my credit union got hit, before they closed off that company till this was cleared up.

Be very careful, it can get so ugly so quickly.

 

[sfreeman8]

One gas station in our area was hit TWICE, so watch out. The thieves have hit at least 5 different gas stations in this area. Usually they're hitting smaller stations in small towns thinking we're not smart enough to find this skimmer thingie but it's been the attendants that have found them before any injury to patrons.

[stretch1967]

Thanks for the info. You cant be too careful anymore

[freedavis]

yes at gas stations you never want to use debit at pump.  People can still your info so fast.

[timvolley]

i have not heard about this. How can you tell if the safety seal is present

[plennis]

That was a good catch I don't eve know where the safety seal is but I get gift cards for the gas station and that is all I ever use.  Every few weeks my grocer has them $10 off a $50 card and so I save money and feel safer at the pump.

great idea.  I think I will try doing that too.

[sherryfan]

I remembered that was in a news a while ago

[ccandpam]

Crooks are getting smarter and smarter these Days. I pray for all those that it has happened to.

[teresa3200]

Good thing you noticed, who knows if a skimmer was in or not, but better safe than sorry.