Local law enforcement joins with Secret Service operatives to take down illegal skimming devices

HOUSTON – The U.S. Secret Service, working with local law enforcement partners, prevented an estimated $14.5 million in losses to Houston-area consumers this week as part of a two-day outreach operation targeting illegal payment card skimming and Electronic Benefit Transfer fraud.
Law enforcement personnel visited 372 area businesses in Harris County during the operation conducted May 13-14. A total of 3,175 point-of-sale terminals, gas pumps and ATMs were inspected during the operation.
Teams also distributed educational materials about credit card skimming to help businesses identify illegal skimming devices in their point-of-sale terminals, gas pumps and ATMs.
“Card skimming threatens the financial security of individuals and families across our community. I am proud of our team’s dedication to identifying and removing these devices before they can cause harm, and for their education efforts. While we are always striving to protect the public, this operation was conducted ahead of the World Cup to ensure that international visitors are not preyed upon while visiting the United States. Our ongoing collaboration with law enforcement partners is crucial in preventing this type of fraud and protecting those who rely on these financial resources,” said Acting Special Agent in Charge Thomas Rizza of the U.S. Secret Service – Houston Field Office.
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