The Lincoln Police Department is investigating a series of credit card frauds reported over the past two weeks and are looking for other victims.Ìý
After a series of complaints, investigators noticed a common theme. Shortly before the fraudulent transactions showed up on accounts, each victim used his or her card at one of two Shell stations in Lincoln, 1449 N. 56th St. or 2030 S. 27th St.Ìý
Investigators believe skimming devices were placed on credit card readers at gas pumps to extract data from the customers’ cards. The information was then used to create cloned credit cards and make unauthorized purchases.
The skimmers may have been active from May 25 to June 10.
Police encourage anyone who used their credit card at either Shell location to review their bank records.
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The unauthorized purchases on skimmed accounts were primarily at Wal-Mart stores along the Interstate 80 corridor.
Contact your bank if your credit card has been compromised. Also, contact police at 402-441-6000.