A scam known throughout the United States has made its way to the Twin Lakes Area. The Mountain Home Police Department is reporting skimmer has been spotted on a gas pump with the credit card scanner at a local convenience store.
Investigator Mike Day says the skimmers seen locally are a little different from the ones typically seen around the country.
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Day says other than where the skimmer is located on the pump, it looks similar to the one many have viewed online. He adds there are several ways to avoid the scam, including one possibly offered in side the store.
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For those using their credit or debit cards, another option to avoid the skimmers is using the card inside the store. For more information, call the Mountain Home Police Department at 870-425-6336.
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