ATM Skimming Device Found At Cumberland Farms In Johnston: Police

JOHNSTON, RI — Johnston police on Tuesday said they found an ATM skimming device attached to an ATM inside the Cumberland Farms at 663 Killingly St.

Card skimmers are small, illegal devices that fit onto ATMs, or on top of card readers at self-service sale terminals. Johnston police said the devices are designed to blend in with the rest of the machine while obtaining personal information.

Johnston police provided the following checklist people should use before putting their card inside an ATM:

• Scan the area for hidden cameras that may record you typing your PIN. These may be mounted near the keypad, so always cover your hand while you type in a PIN.
• Compare the card reader and keypad to the rest of the machine. The colors and styles should all match, and graphics should be aligned and un-obscured.
• Assess for obvious signs of tampering. Broken or dented panels may be visible, or security seals may be broken.
• Nudge the card reader and keypad. Card skimmers and fake keypads are meant to be removed, so if they feel loose, you may have spotted a skimmer.

Police said those who recently used this ATM should check with their bank for unauthorized transactions or withdrawals, and monitor accounts for fraud.