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Sunshine (she/her)@piefed.ca to Technology@piefed.socialEnglish · 4 months ago

Before You Pump Gas, Look For These Signs Of A Card Skimmer

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Before You Pump Gas, Look For These Signs Of A Card Skimmer

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Sunshine (she/her)@piefed.ca to Technology@piefed.socialEnglish · 4 months ago
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Before You Pump Gas, Look For These Signs Of A Card Skimmer - Jalopnik
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There are things to look out for so you don't fall victim to a credit- or debit-card skimmer. And even if you can't spot it, there are ways to protect yourself.
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    Use tap to pay so you don’t have to worry about it. If the pump doesn’t support it, pay cash or go somewhere else.

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      This is 100% the answer. Tap to pay or nothing.

    • VioletSoftness@piefed.blahaj.zone
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      i have never seen a tap to pay pump

      • TammyTobacco@sh.itjust.works
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        Costco has them

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    I think some card skimmers can go INSIDE the pump, so you won’t even see any evidence.

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    Just one more advantage of having an EV and Ebike.

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