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Greensboro, NC – Police in Greensboro, NC reported card skimmers at two Walmart stores on Wendover Avenue and Battleground Avenue. This was after the High Point Police Department (HPPD) reported similar findings at Walmart stores on North and South Main Streets. Findings of these skimmers are concerning because they could be used to steal sensitive financial information from unsuspecting customers.
A spokeswoman for the Greensboro Police Department said it had found several skimming devices at a Walmart store and was working with other law enforcement agencies to investigate further. Skimmers are designed to look like regular faceplates and can be easily overlooked by consumers. HPPD Lieutenant Kim Rieson indicated that victims reported fraudulent activity on their Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cards in connection with these findings.
Walmart has issued a statement expressing concern over the incident. We are actively working with local law enforcement to prevent further illegal activity.
The company has also taken additional steps, including upgrading security measures, conducting thorough store inspections, and training employees to be vigilant when processing customer transactions to detect suspicious activity or items.
Additionally, Walmart has implemented a new protocol that requires employees to double-check customer receipts with what is stored in the system before completing a transaction.
We also warn customers who believe they may have been targeted by card skimmers to report fraudulent activity on their accounts immediately. This allows you to take appropriate steps to protect yourself from identity theft and financial loss.
As a precautionary measure, the agency said criminals could install card skimming devices so that whenever consumers use automated teller machines (ATMs), fuel pumps, or other payment terminals, tampering can occur. We recommend that you check to see if there are any
You should also regularly monitor your bank statements for fraudulent transactions and contact your bank if there are any suspicious transactions. Finally, anyone with information related to this incident, or who believes they may have been victims of credit card fraud, should contact Greensboro Crime Stoppers at 336-373-1000. We encourage you to seek help.
