Credit Card Skimmer Found at Newton 7-Eleven

Police in Newton, Massachusetts, have issued a warning after discovering a credit card skimming device on a register at the 7-Eleven located at 612 Washington Street. The skimmer, which is designed to steal card information during transactions, was found overlaid on the store's credit card reader. Authorities are urging customers who shopped there in recent weeks to inspect their financial statements for any signs of fraudulent activity. Skimmers are often hard to detect and can be placed on card readers at ATMs, gas pumps, and registers. The Newton Police Department is currently investigating the incident and advises the public to be vigilant when using payment devices. If a card reader appears to have been tampered with, customers are advised not to use it.