AN urgent warning has been issued over a new scam targeting Walmart shoppers and robbing them of their cash as experts offer advice on how to protect yourself.
Credit card skimmers were found attached to checkout devices, which could steal card information and PIN numbers.
The scam specifically targeted shoppers at a Walmart store in Richland, Washington.
The skimmer devices are designed to fit over card machines.
Police say all skimmer devices have since been removed, and they are not aware of other stores being affected.
But customers across the nation should heed the warning.
The Richland Police Department has shared a handful of tips to help shoppers stay safe.
Be sure to check card readers when shopping at stores to see if they’ve been altered.
It may be difficult to spot skimmers, but it’s worth checking card readers anyway.
You should also check to see that colors don’t appear to be out of place on the card machine.
Also, make sure that the card reader and number pad are secured to the machine.
Richland police said that card reader machines should not come apart easily.
If they do appear to be falling apart, they may have been tampered with.
Police also suggest having a look around for possible cameras that may be pointing at card machines while you’re paying.
Be sure to also cover up the number pad when you enter your pin.
The U.S. Sun has reached out to Walmart for comment.
