On March 22, 2023, credit card skimming devices were located on two gas pumps at the BP gas station located at 121 South Main Street. To date, Newark Police have not received any reports from victims of the credit card skimmers.
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More tips from the FBI about avoiding skimming scams can be found here.
The Newark Police Department reminds everyone to monitor their credit card and bank statements for suspicious charges. If suspicious charges are observed, the issuing bank should be contacted immediately.
Anyone with information about this incident, or who believes they may be a victim of this credit card skimmer, is asked to contact Det. T. Gerasimov at (302) 366-7100 x. 3474 or tgerasimov@newark.de.us. Additional methods for providing information to Newark Police can be found on our tips page, where reward information may also be available.