I knew Villagers would be helpful. And I did want to warn others. I know they didn't charge me, but now I have to get a new credit card and then notify every business where I pay my bills automatically.
Electric, cable, trash, water, etc. It's a real hassle. I know, because I had to do it after the New York City card number theft.
I talked to the Shell people where I got the gas, and they said they fixed it so the skimmers can't break into their systems to set up skimmers, but external skimmers still work So they suggested getting gas on the side of the pumps that FACE them and their store window, so they can see if anyone is trying to use the skimmer.
In my case, I got my Shell gas on the side opposite the clerk's picture window, so the skimmer couldn't be seen.
Again, I warned, not because it would cost me money, but because I don't want anyone else to have to go through the problem of getting a new card and notifying all your automatic payers about the new credit card number.
I was only trying to help others. Maybe if we're all aware, as I wasn't, I'll admit, we'll make the scumbags work a little harder to cheat. They suck money out of the economy without providing products. That isn't good for all of us. And we know that businesses pass along their losses to the customers, so we DO pay.
It's billions of dollars a year stolen from the good guys.
Again, thanks for suggestions. Some very good suggestions.
That's why I LOVE living in The Villages. So many helpful and friendly people. The grouches went elsewhere.
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