Credit card skimming device found at Miramar gas station

Police see rise in skimming devices found at gas stations

MIRAMAR, Fla. – Police are warning the public about credit card skimming devices found on fuel pumps in Broward County.

In the latest case, Miramar police said a skimming device was found during a routine inspection by the Department of Agriculture at a Shell gas station at 3500 Red Road on March 27.

Police said they are seeing a rise in skimming devices found at gas stations, especially those that are located near highways.

Police advise the public to lock their cars and pay inside if they are uncomfortable paying through the machines.

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