6 credit card skimmers found at northeast Houston gas station

The Texas Department of Agriculture is warning drivers of credit card skimmers after several were found at a gas station in northeast Houston.

The TDA inspector said six skimmers were located at a Valero at 7835 North Loop E. after receiving a complaint.

Houston police were notified about the skimmers and took them down.

TDA warned drivers using a credit card at gas pumps of these reminders:

• Use pump closest to storefront, in line of sight for store personnel
• Before pumping, check for unusual Bluetooth signals with ID of string of numbers and letters; might be a skimmer
• Check that security tape on pump cabinet has not been damaged. Torn tape might indicate cabinet opened without store personnel’s knowledge
• Safest bet is to pay inside with cash
• Always save the receipt and monitor your bank statements after filling up
• If you think you’ve been skimmed, contact 1-800-TeLL TDA and an inspector will be sent out to check

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