According to the Fairfax County Police Department (FCPD), the operation targeted ATMs and other payment devices inside stores around the Richmond Highway corridor.
In September, FCPD partnered with the U.S. Secret Service in an operation targeting credit card skimming activity along that corridor. The operation was due to two skimming devices being found earlier that month.
On Sept. 11, seven skimming devices were found. Six of which were “advanced models” that had mini camera systems placed at the ATMs. These devices would capture the card data and PIN entries from victims.
The skimming devices were found at these locations:
FCPD said Marko Puskas, 40, was identified as the suspect who placed the skimming devices.
While the investigation continued, the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office in Maryland contacted FCPD, citing similar cases in its jurisdiction. With the sheriff’s office’s help, it was determined that Puskas was in Fairfax County.
On Oct. 2, Puskas was located in the 7100 block of Lee Highway in Falls Church. He was taken into custody.
He was taken to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center without bond.
FCPD said Puskas was charged with identity theft, possession of fictitious identification, possession of burglarious tools, and conspiracy to commit a felony.
Additionally, he was served on six outstanding warrants for unlawful use of payment card scanning devices and re-encoders.
Anyone who believes they are a victim or notices a suspicious device should not remove it and instead call FCPD’s non-emergency number at (703) 691-2131.
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