Dear PoPville

Possible Credit Card Skimmer Alert


Photo by Mark Andre

“Dear PoPville,

I hope you’re having a great Monday. Mine started with a fraud alert from Wells Fargo saying someone tried to extract $91 from the ATM but the card was declined due to an incorrect pin input. I only pumped gas, I didn’t use the ATM so it certainly wasn’t me. My only assumption is that perhaps a skimmer was on the pump. I’ve since called Exxon and notified them of the possible skimmer situation and which pump, etc. Hoping to help others avoid the situation until Exxon resolves! This is the Exxon right by union station in Capitol Hill. Thanks!”

Ed. Note: This isn’t the first skimmer at a gas station alert we’ve been sent over the years – anyone have tips on how to identify if one is possibly in place?