(Rock Rapids)– The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office has released additional details into an investigation of some skimming devices found on debit/credit card terminals recently at Dollar General Stores in George and Rock Rapids. A skimmer is an illegal device that criminals attach to card readers at ATMs, gas stations, or point-of-sale terminals to steal credit card information.
Authorities say they originally were notified around 3:25 pm May 11th by staff at the store in George after finding what appeared to be a skimming device. They received a similar call from staff at the Rock Rapids store around 3:45 pm that same afternoon. Authorities retrieved the skimming devices, which have been sent in for further examination to determine their capabilities, including whether or not they can transmit data. A press release from the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office says they hope to know the results in the next couple of days and will communicate the findings.
Officers said no skimmer was found at the Larchwood Dollar General.
Deputies again urge anyone who used a debit or credit card recently at those stores to keep a close eye on their accounts and report anything that appears suspicious.
