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WEST COVINA, Calif. – The city of West Covina is asking residents to pay for fill-ups with cash after three card-skimming devices were found at two area gasoline stations. The community joins other localities to attempt to combat pay-at-the-pump skimming, BankInfoSecurity.com reports.
Across the country, states and communities are conducting public-awareness campaigns to alert drivers to be extra vigilant when using debit-cards with PINs at self-service pumps. Next month, suspects in a Hawaii card-skimming case will go to trial for allegedly siphoning $150,000 from accounts via stolen credit and debit card data.
Universal access keys have made pay-at-the-pump skimming easier. The gasoline station industry knows about the problem, but some have been slow to ask for unique code or key entry for each pump.
“You’re dealing with a lot of rhetoric surrounding the debit environment right now; that's why there is such heated debate between retailers and banks,” said Jeff Lenard, NACS spokesman. “Everyone is trying to find a way to point fingers.”
Fueling the debate is continued friction between retailers and banks over debit card swipe fees. A vote on Sen. Jon Tester’s (D-MT) amendment to delay swipe fee reform could come up for a vote this week on June 8.
Three months ago, NACS debuted its WeCare Decal (see below) to help deter implantation of card skimming devices and to help retailers monitor their pumps. “I think retailers may not be aware of the damage that skimming can do to your business. One skimming incident can take a business and put it out of business,” said Lenard.
NACS Anti-Skimming Solution
The WeCare decal is a tamper-evident label that can help retailers identify potential security breaches if skimming devices are inserted at fuel dispensers or other unattended PIN-entry devices. The labels can also help retailers address some of the PCI compliance mandates that are now required.
The security labels are to be used on fuel dispensers near the credit/debit card transaction area. If the label is lifted to insert a skimming device, a “void” message appears on the label, providing a visual alert to store employees so that additional action can be taken. Because the labels clearly indicate that they are to prevent tampering, the labels help assure customers that their data is secure, and discourage criminals targeting the store.
Protect your business and your customers — order the WeCare decals for your stores today.
NACS also has a fact sheet that examines retailer concerns about card skimming.
http://www.nacsonline.com/NACS/News/Daily/Pages/ND0606113.aspx
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WEST COVINA, Calif. – The city of West Covina is asking residents to pay for fill-ups with cash after three card-skimming devices were found at two area gasoline stations. The community joins other localities to attempt to combat pay-at-the-pump skimming, BankInfoSecurity.com reports.
Across the country, states and communities are conducting public-awareness campaigns to alert drivers to be extra vigilant when using debit-cards with PINs at self-service pumps. Next month, suspects in a Hawaii card-skimming case will go to trial for allegedly siphoning $150,000 from accounts via stolen credit and debit card data.
Universal access keys have made pay-at-the-pump skimming easier. The gasoline station industry knows about the problem, but some have been slow to ask for unique code or key entry for each pump.
“You’re dealing with a lot of rhetoric surrounding the debit environment right now; that's why there is such heated debate between retailers and banks,” said Jeff Lenard, NACS spokesman. “Everyone is trying to find a way to point fingers.”
Fueling the debate is continued friction between retailers and banks over debit card swipe fees. A vote on Sen. Jon Tester’s (D-MT) amendment to delay swipe fee reform could come up for a vote this week on June 8.
Three months ago, NACS debuted its WeCare Decal (see below) to help deter implantation of card skimming devices and to help retailers monitor their pumps. “I think retailers may not be aware of the damage that skimming can do to your business. One skimming incident can take a business and put it out of business,” said Lenard.
NACS Anti-Skimming Solution
The WeCare decal is a tamper-evident label that can help retailers identify potential security breaches if skimming devices are inserted at fuel dispensers or other unattended PIN-entry devices. The labels can also help retailers address some of the PCI compliance mandates that are now required.
The security labels are to be used on fuel dispensers near the credit/debit card transaction area. If the label is lifted to insert a skimming device, a “void” message appears on the label, providing a visual alert to store employees so that additional action can be taken. Because the labels clearly indicate that they are to prevent tampering, the labels help assure customers that their data is secure, and discourage criminals targeting the store.
Protect your business and your customers — order the WeCare decals for your stores today.
NACS also has a fact sheet that examines retailer concerns about card skimming.
http://www.nacsonline.com/NACS/News/Daily/Pages/ND0606113.aspx
video on site
