Credit card skimmer found at Roanoke Rapids Dollar General

ROANOKE RAPIDS, NC (WITN) – Police in an eastern Carolina city are asking people who visited a business in late July to check their bank statements.

According to Roanoke Rapids police, a credit card skimming device was installed at the Dollar General on 8th Street on July 26 and was not discovered until July 30.

Police say they don’t know how many credit and debit cards the thieves may have skimmed during those four days. It’s possible that no data was compromised, as skimmers record information until it can be retrieved by the thief.

As police search for the two men seen on the store’s surveillance video, they are asking if you visited the store in late July and used a credit card to complete the following steps:

• Contact your bank or financial institution: The first thing you should do is contact your bank or card issuer and report the fraudulent activity. They can quickly block any compromised cards and issue replacement cards to prevent the criminal from using them any further.
• Check your account: You should check your bank statement for any unusual or unauthorized transactions. Often, criminals will try to act quickly by getting the most out of a stolen card as quickly as possible. Watch for large transactions involving technology, appliances, travel, and anything else that might seem unusual.
• Protect your identity: If your credit card has been scalped, consider setting up a fraud alert or a hold on your credit report. This will prevent anyone from opening new accounts in your name.

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