ATM Skimmers Found In Pomona Wawa: Police

GALLOWAY, NJ — Anyone who has used an ATM at the Pomona Wawa (275 W. White Horse Pike) should check their bank statement as skimming device were recently discovered there, Galloway police said.

The devices were discovered by an ATM mechanic when he arrived to the Wawa to perform routine maintenance, police said. The skimmers were found on two of the ATMs.

It's not clear how long the skimmers have been on the ATMs and the investigation has just begun, so police warn that anyone who recently used an ATM at the Pomona Wawa should check their bank statement for unauthorized purchases. If you discover that your card was compromised, immediately contact your bank and then report it to Galloway police.

According to police, ATM skimming is a growing crime trend throughout the country. A “skimmer” is a card reader that is designed to look like part of an ATM. The skimmer attachment collects card numbers and PIN codes, which are then replicated into counterfeit cards. When you slide your card into an ATM that has a skimmer attached, you’re unwittingly sliding it through the counterfeit reader, which scans and stores all your information from the magnetic strip as well as capturing your PIN from the keypad.

To prevent being a victim of ATM skimming, police say to check the following parts when using an ATM:

• Tape and/or sticky glue on any part of the ATM
• Bulkiness on the card insert area or the PIN keypad
• Anything hanging from the ATM
• Wiggle the card slot or keypad for loose-fitting attachments

“Thank you to the Pomona Wawa for quickly reporting this incident to law enforcement, thus minimizing the amount of potential victims in the case,” police said. “Any other local businesses or banks should also take this opportunity to check their ATMs for any potential tampering. Please continue to be diligent when using any type of ATM or credit card reader and report any incidents or skimming to the Galloway Township Police Department.”