March 9, 2018
A Brazilian national admitted on Monday to stealing $43,000 from unsuspecting bank customers in the Boston area during a single month last spring as part of an ATM skimming operation. Helisson Benazi de Souza, 38, pleaded guilty in US District Court in Boston to charges of using counterfeit access devices (debit cards); one count of possessing 15 or more counterfeit access devices (debit cards); three counts of possessing device-making equipment (ATM skimming devices); one count of illegal transactions with an access device (other persons’ debit cards); and two counts of aggravated identity theft, according to authorities. bostonglobe.com
Wilmington, NC: Three men arrested in multi-state skimming ring; $9,000 in cash seized
Three men are behind bars after Wilmington Police received information from Myrtle Beach that a multi-state credit card skimming ring was operating out of the Port City. Police stopped a vehicle around 1:30 p.m. Monday and found more than $9,000 in cash, credit cards, pin numbers, debit card skimming devices and pin-hole cameras in the vehicle. The men are from the Miami, Florida area. wwaytv3.com
'Large number of victims'
Card skimmers reported at ATMs, gas stations throughout Delaware
Police are investigating several locations throughout the First State where skimming devices have been reported, according to Delaware State Police. The devices, which steal payment card information, were primarily placed at ATMs and gas stations in all three counties. There are a "large number of victims," according to police. The Financial Crimes Unit is working with local businesses and financial institutions to identify potential victims and suspects. Click here to view the affected locations. delmarvanow.com
Fremont, CA: Credit card skimmers found at gas stations in 5 counties; 4 arrested
Georgia ranks #2 in nation for consumer fraud - driven by gas station skimming
Iowa nears new law to combat 'skimming' at fuel pumps
Cape Coral, FL: Council approves 'skimmer' ordinance
San Antonio, TX: More skimming devices popping up at gas pumps, say police
Shimming, Not Skimming: Thieves Target Chip Cards
● Las Vegas, NV: Henderson police warns residents of card 'skimming' scheme
● Flagstaff, AZ: Police Looking For ATM Skimming Suspects
● Camarillo, CA: Police warn of credit card skimmer fraud at gas stations
● Northlake, IL: card skimming device found at Northlake Walgreens
● Ocala, FL: Skimming device found at SunTrust bank ATM
● Charles County, MD: Sheriff’s Office Warns ATM Users to be Aware of Skimming Devices
● Lompoc, CA: Residents speaking out about credit card skimmer fraud
● Grafton, WI: ATM skimmer found at BP gas station
March 5, 2018
Nashville, TN: 1 Arrested, 1 Sought in Massive $10,000 Skimming Ring
Metro Nashville police arrested one suspect and are looking for a second suspect in connection with an identity theft trafficking ring involving credit card skimmers. Karrell Fabra was arrested Thursday night on charges of identity theft trafficking and theft of more than $10,000 of merchandise in connection with the stolen credit card case.
In all, investigators believe Fabra used stolen credit cards to steal more than $10,000 worth of diesel. However, the alleged scheme didn't stop there. According to arrest records, investigators believe Fabra would take the diesel to an address on Dickerson Pike to be stored. Investigators said they witnessed another man using the diesel to fuel his commercial vehicle operations. newschannel5.com
Florida man steals up to 57K credit card numbers via skimmer
Feds set up website for potential victims
The U.S. Department of Justice, trying to notify the owners of as many as 57,000 credit card numbers believed stolen by a Florida man, including many skimmed from gas pumps in Wisconsin and Minnesota, has set up a website here for people who believe they may be victims.
At the website, potential victims can fill out forms documenting harm they believe they suffered, and can seek possible restitution. wiscnews.com
Merrillville, IN: Exposed skimming device may have led to fatal motel shooting
Police say a Gary man staying at the Rodeway Inn lost his temper in gunning down another motel guest Thursday after learning he carelessly left a credit card skimming device out for the cleaning maids to see, newly released court documents show. nwitimes.com
(Update): Miami, FL: Arrest warrants executed against 11 men part of $100,000 skimming theft ring
From Russia With Love
Romanian Skimming Crew Member Indicted
Planted Skimming Devices Throughout Pittsburgh
Min 2 yrs – Max total sentences 62 yrs + $2.25M Fine
Berwyn, IL: Man Used Stolen ID To Buy $13K Of Lawn Gear; Part of Skimming Ring
Colonial Heights, VA: 2 foreign nationals face federal charges in skimming case
Iowa House approves bill for prosecuting skimming thieves
Gas pump skimming on the rise in San Antonio
● Dallas, TX: Six card skimmers found at Pleasant Grove gas station
● Lancaster, PA: Skimming device found at A-Plus store
● Enfield, NC: Two Miami men charged with ATM skimming
● Harrison County, MS: Three people admit to using ATM skimmers in South Miss.
● Phoenix, AZ: Credit card skimmer discovered at Circle K store
● Valdosta, GA: Credit card skimmer found at local gas station
● Worthington, MN: Skimming device discovered at local gas station
● Goose Creek, SC: Police release photos in ATM skimming device investigation
● Philadelphia, PA: Police: 2 Men Wanted For ATM Skimming Case In Bucks County
● Shippensburg, PA: Skimmers found in gas pumps; Could have been there since July
● Queens & Staten Island, NY: Thieves get away with nearly $1,000 in skimming spree
● Roanoke, VA: Police arrest 3 in connection with theft of 291 card numbers at gas pumps
● Beaumont, TX: Police warn of trending 'skimming' crime at gas pumps
● Harrington, DE: Police investigate multiple cases of credit card skimming fraud
● Albuquerque, NM: Man arrested, others sought in ATM skimming scheme
● Ithaca, NY: Police seek two cc skimming thieves
● Lower Merion, PA: Men Wanted For Putting Skimmer On ATM: Police
● Harrisonburg, VA: HPD Makes Arrest in Credit Card Skimming Fraud
● Bensalem, PA: Several card skimming devices found in Bensalem
● Joliet, IL: Suspects using card skimming devices on local ATMs