Store employees stated that it is possible the skimming device could have been in place as early as 6 a.m. on Sunday until 10:45 p.m. when the device was discovered

On Sunday (March 3), employees of the Walmart store located in Battle Ground reported the discovery of a bank card “skimmer” attached to a payment terminal at one of their registers.  Illegal card skimmers are known to read/store/access/obtain information encoded on credit/bank cards without permission from the owner.

Store employees stated that it is possible the skimming device could have been in place as early as 6 a.m. on Sunday (March 3), until 10:45 p.m. when the device was discovered. 

Battle Ground Police suggest that anyone that made a purchase at the Walmart store during this timeframe, check their financial records.  If you suspect your financial information has been compromised, please call 3-1-1 to file a report.   

The Battle Ground Police Department is continuing to work with Walmart to identify a suspect in this case.  We thank the Walmart employees for reporting the incident quickly, likely preventing additional victims. 

Consumers are reminded to remain vigilant when using card payment terminals:

• Always be aware of the devices that you use and if they seem suspicious, immediately report it to an employee.
• If you think that your card(s) have been compromised, check your financial records, and contact your financial institution for advice.
• Check your credit report if you believe that someone has fraudulently opened a credit card in your name.

Information provided by the city of Battle Ground.