Skimming Devices Found At Exxon In Ashburn: LCSO

ASHBURN, VA—Two skimming devices were on gas pumps Sunday afternoon at an Exxon station on Flagstaff Plaza, according to the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office. The devices—typically designed to steal customers' debit and credit card numbers—were found on pump numbers 3 and 16.

Anyone who purchased gas at the station is urged check his or her recent credit card activity for suspicious activity. Also, anyone with information is urged to call police at 703-777-1021. To help protect yourself from credit card fraud, police recommend the following:

• Regularly checking your financial statement for any unusual or fraudulent charges and report them to the card company immediately.
• Use credit cards to make purchases versus debit cards, as it can be more difficult to have your bank funds reimbursed.
• Inspect all credit cards readers prior to sliding your card. You may not be able to see a skimming device but look for pry marks, scratches or other signs of tampering. Report suspicious activity to police.
• If you feel you've been victimized by Skimming/Scammers, report it to police online through the Financial Crimes Online Reporting (FiCOR) system.