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Old 04-02-2023, 11:19 AM
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Originally Posted by kansasr View Post
I seriously doubt they got your card information there.

Contactless cards: How safe are they? (EMV security)
Why ? Just asking, not challenging ! Have read so many articles on this is various papers; Tampa, Gainesville, Orlando, about the state's actions in trying to check pumps for "skimmers", Circle K (for some reason ?) seems to be a prime target for these criminals ! Articles frequently name Circle K as a victim of this. Again, NOT challenging your comment, just wondering why that would not be a prime suspect since it is well know this chain is a frequent target ... could it be they have more locations than Freedom, Shell, etc. etc. , so it would follow they would be victimized more often ? WHY are gas stations more susceptible than other businesses (yes, restaurant employees have been found to steal CC numbers too), is it because it's easier to place skimmers than to accomplish "inside jobs" ?