Beware: Credit Card Skimmers Discovered at Walmart Checkout Lines in the Northeast

Law enforcement officials are warning shoppers about credit card skimmers found at Walmart checkout lines in the Northeast. Video footage from a Walmart in New York shows three individuals attaching a skimming device to a payment terminal in front of an unaware cashier. Similar cases have been reported at 16 Walmart stores across New York and Maine. Skimming involves thieves attaching a device to collect credit or debit card data and personal identification numbers. The FBI estimates that skimming costs consumers over $1 billion annually. Walmart is reviewing protocols and implementing enhanced security measures to protect in-store transactions. Authorities advise shoppers to cover the number pad when entering their PIN and to inspect payment terminals for any signs of tampering.