Credit Card “Skimming” Device Found on Gas Pump

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(SANTA BARBARA, Calif.) – The Santa Barbara County Agricultural Commissioner’s Office/Department of Weights and Measures is warning of the dangers of “skimmers” after finding one at a north county gas station.  Skimming devices are often used to steal your card information, including PINs and ZIP codes.

The device was found on January 13, 2025 at a Guadalupe gas pump.  After being notified the department’s Consumer Protection Division made a sweep of the surrounding area and stations throughout the county to check for additional devices.  No additional devices were found during the inspections.