Gas Card Skimmers Found At Napa Chevron Station

NAPA - Napa Police are alerting area residents that two credit card skimming devices were discovered by employees of the Chevron station located on Salvador Avenue in Napa.

Commonly these skimming devices record credit card numbers and associated PIN numbers typed in at the pump. Skimming crimes are difficult to detect, but police say there are some things you can do to protect yourself.

• A skimming device may not be readily apparent but be alert to an odd-looking card reader attached to, or protruding from a gas pump.
• Some gas stations employ security seals - as shown in these photographs - on the mechanisms of their pumps; if you spot a broken seal think twice about using that pump and alert the station’s employees.
• Even though it’s less convenient, pay for gas inside rather than at the pump, or use cash.
• Regularly monitor your bank and credit card accounts for any unusual activity.

Police say anyone who has used a debit or credit card at the Chevron on Salvador Avenue in the past 60 days should contact their financial institution and review their account activity.

If you have been a victim, or have any other information about this case, contact the Napa Police Department at (707) 257-9223.

-images via Napa Police Department