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.
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