Jan 23, 2020

Police investigate more credit card skimmers in Kansas

Posted Jan 23, 2020 8:28 PM

COWLEY COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating  numerous complaints from citizens in Cowley County whose debit/credit card numbers have been compromised, according to a media release from Winfield Police.

Citizens have reported their debit/credit card numbers have been used for unauthorized purchases outside of the Winfield area.

It is believed that credit card skimmers may have been used to steal the debit/credit card information and this information was used to “clone” the victim’s card.

The police department is working with all affected businesses and are asking for the public’s help in being extra vigilant anytime they use their debit/credit card at an outdoor gas pump and or outdoor ATM.

The public is asked to contact the police they do see any suspicious devices on these readers, or any signs that a credit card reader has been tampered with.