Police in Hingham, Massachusetts, say a credit card skimming device was found in a self-service gas pump Thursday.
The device, which stores credit card information, was installed in one of the credit card slots at the Gulf station at 179 Lincoln St.
A technician who had been repairing the pump contacted police when he found the device, which was installed on pump 5.
Police say they are unable to determine is any data was stolen or used at this point, but they say they have warned every other gas station in the area.
Police recommend contacting your bank or credit card company if you think you used this pump. They also recommend using the pump closest to the attendant and using a credit card for added security.
Anyone with information is asked to call police at 781-749-1212.
Another skimming device was found by police in Goffstown, New Hampshire Thursday.
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Police say the device was found in a pump at the Irving Circle K at 277 Mast Road.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 603-497-4858.
