LANSING, MI (WTVB) – Authorities are working to find the suspects who have been putting credit card skimming devices in gas pumps around the state, trying to steal your identity and money. The Michigan Department of Agriculture inspected over 1,000 pumps on Tuesday alone.
Ionia County Undersheriff Charlie Noll says his department is working with the Michigan State Police instead of launching separate investigations. Three skimmers were found by state inspectors on Tuesday in suburban Grand Rapids and Flint.
In many cases, the devices are placed in the pumps farthest from the cashier. Gas stations that are closed at night are easy targets, as the thieves can put in the equipment without being seen.
