ANOTHER SKIMMER FOUND AT BRENHAM GAS STATION

  

Authorities have come across another credit card skimmer at a gas station in Brenham.

According to the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Facebook page, a skimmer was found by inspectors on pump #1 at the Valero Corner Store at 1708 Highway 105. Inspectors were called out after receiving a complaint at the location.

Local law enforcement was notified for follow-up and removal of the device.

Just last week, inspectors and Washington County authorities warned that a skimmer had been found right across the street at the Rattlers Exxon at 1703 Highway 105.

The Texas Department of Agriculture provides the following tips to avoid being skimmed:

• Use the pump closest to the storefront, in line of sight for store personnel.
• Before pumping, check for unusual Bluetooth signals with an ID or string of numbers and letters; those might signal a skimmer.
• Check that security tape on the pump cabinet has not been damaged. Torn tape might indicate a cabinet was opened without store personnel knowing.
• The safest bet is to pay inside the store with cash.
• Keep an eye on your bank statements, and always keep the receipt after filling up.
•  If you think you've been skimmed, call 1-800-TELL-TDA, and an inspector will be sent to check it out.