Illegal Immigrants Living in SoCal Charged in ATM Skimming Conspiracy

The suspects allegedly installed devices on ATMs and store checkouts to capture credit and debit card data.
Illegal Immigrants Living in SoCal Charged in ATM Skimming Conspiracy
A card-skimming device found inside a gas station pump. N.Y. County District Attorney's Office
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Four of six illegal immigrants charged for their alleged roles in a “skimming” scheme in at least six states, were scheduled to appear in a Rhode Island court July 9, after they were arrested on suspicion of stealing more than $300,000 in cash from victims’ bank accounts and making countless retail purchases, according to federal officials.

The crimes involved suspects installing “skimming” devices on ATMs and at retail store checkouts.

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