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Prince George’s County police have charged a man with placing three skimming devices on ATMs at gas stations in one day — and are offering tips on how to avoid having personal financial data stolen.
The county police’s Financial Crimes Unit said its preliminary investigation determined 34-year-old Pioter Fedorenko, of no fixed addressed, recorded himself placing both a camera and a skimming device on an ATM at a gas station in Brandywine, Maryland, on Oct. 2.
On the same day, police said Fedorenko placed a total of three skimmers on ATMs at two gas stations. In a news release, police said investigators recovered all three devices hours later, preventing the suspect from stealing any personal financial data from those who used the machines that day.
Prince George’s County police said skimming devices can be placed at ATMs and point of sale terminals inside retail stores, grocery stores, convenience stores — essentially any location where credit card transactions are conducted. According to the county’s financial crimes unit, so far this year, approximately 45 skimmers have been recovered within the county.
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