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Drew Blankenship

YOU WONT BELIEVE: Think twice before swiping your credit card at these 7 places | Mind Blowing Facts

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The FBI identifies gas pumps, ATMs, and payment terminals as potential targets for card skimming. Contactless payments and careful inspection can help reduce certain risks. Drazen Zigic/Shutterstock

The credit card terminal at your favorite gas station looks perfectly ordinary. You insert your card, fill your tank, and drive away without thinking twice about the transaction. Three days later, your credit card company contacts you about purchases you never made.

Although card fraud can happen almost anywhere, certain payment situations deserve additional attention because criminals can tamper with terminals, exploit unsecured checkout systems, or take advantage of moments when customers lose sight of their cards.

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