Sheriff's Department warns about gas pump card skimmers found in Putnam County

The Putnam County Sheriff's Department is warning people to be on the lookout for credit card skimming devices after several were discovered at local gas pumps.

PHILIPSTOWN, New York (WABC) -- The Putnam County Sheriff's Department is warning people to be on the lookout for credit card skimming devices after several were discovered at local gas pumps.

Officials say the devices were discovered at gas stations in the towns of Philipstown and Southeast.

Officials warn about discovery of gas pump card skimmers in Putnam County

The sheriff's department says people can spot skimming devices by looking for signs of damage and pulling and twisting on the card reader itself because these devices will pull loose in most cases.

Customers are also advised to monitor their credit and debit cards for any suspicious activity and report any unauthorized use of their cards to authorities.

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