Check Your Accounts - Skimming Devices Found At 5 NE Stores

Just three weeks ago, credit card skimming devices were found at four Trucchi's Supermarkets locations in southeastern Massachusetts. These skimmers were found starting at stores that included Abington, West Bridgewater, New Bedford, and the County Street location in Taunton.

Now another New England state is suffering from credit card skimming that has affected more than 1,800 customers. Keep reading to find out where.

Refresher On What Are Credit Card Skimmers

According to CBS News Boston, Skimmers can read the magnetic strip on a credit card in order to collect data so they can steal your account information from you without evening knowing. Scary right? Luckily the issue for these stores has since been corrected, and all credit machines are back to normal.

"In all instances the skimmers were immediately removed and local police were notified, all devices are now secured." - Trucchi's said in a statement

However, things just got worse with skimmers across the border of the Baystate. Before we dive into that story, check out the 10 snobbiest cities in Massachusetts according to AI:

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$500,000 Stolen During EBT Scam In Rhode Island

Just recently over the border of Massachusetts in Rhode Island, nearly half a million dollars has been stolen from EBT cards in the past week which has now left more than 1,800 families without the food benefits they rely on each month.

According to 10WJAR, the Rhode Island Department of Human Services (DHS) believes the majority of the theft has happened at one location, however they have not made it clear on which particular one. State officials are blaming the treaded skimming devices for the fraud found on the credit card readers.

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The Outcome Of The Situation

Sadly as hundreds of families that are reporting losses, there is no guarantee they will ever get their benefits back. The federal government had previously reimbursed victims of EBT fraud, but unfortunately that program ended back in January.

Protect Yourself From Credit Card Skimmers

Be aware of your surroundings when using your card.
Cover the keypad when entering your PIN.
Inspect ATMs and card readers for anything unusual before inserting your card.

Staggering Elderly Victim Fraud Rate in Every State Revealed

Senior citizens are one of the scammers' favorite targets, and with artificial intelligence making it easier to fool even the sharpest among us, those 60 and older are seeing their accounts drained by manipulative and deceptive tactics. VPNPro recently conducted a study, the goal of which was to determine which state in America has seen the most senior scams. Here's a look at the VPNPro's 50 State Ranking for Elder Fraud. For the full methodology, see the #1 state for elder fraud in the United States.

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10 States With The Fewest Credit Cards

In order to determine the states with the most credit cards, WalletHub compared the 50 states across two key dimensions: 1) Number of Cards and 2) Increase in Number of Credit Cards.

We evaluated those dimensions using 4 relevant metrics listed below with their corresponding weights, each metric being graded on a 100-point scale.

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Expert Tips for Avoiding Online Shopping Scams

In order to avoid a scammer getting the better of you, check out the following red flags to look out for as well as preventative measures to take from Dr. Skiba, AKA Dr. Fraud himself:

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Source: Credit Card Skimming Devices Found At Grocery Stores In Massachusetts, Rhode Island