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Credit card skimming device discovered on ATM at Freeport business

FREEPORT, Ill. (WTVO) — Freeport Police are notifying the public after a credit card skimming device was found on an ATM at a local business.

According to police, the device was attached to an ATM at Walgreens, at 835 W. Galena Avenue.

Skimming devices capture customers’ credit card information and PIN number, and thieves can then use the cards to make fraudulent purchases.

Police said anyone who used the ATM at the Walgreens location between May 31st and June 6th should review their bank records for any unauthorized charges. If any are found, police ask that users report them to the Freeport Police Department.

Authorities said they are working to identify the person responsible for installing the device.

Police said residents should inspect ATMs, point-of-sale terminals, and other card readers before using, and be on the look out for anything that looks loose, crooked, damaged, or scratch.

Use “tap to pay” when possible, police said.

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