Credit Card Skimmer Speech

How many of you are aware of credit card skimmers that thieves install where you swipe your card to pay at the pump? Today I would like to address the dangers of credit card skimmers at the gas pumps for those of you that are credit card users. In this speech I would like to talk about the problems and solutions associated with credit card skimmers at the gas pumps. “Being able to pay by credit or debit card at the gas station is a nice convenience. But when you swipe your card at the pump, you actually may be handing crooks what they need to steal money from your bank account at an ATM or go on a spending spree on your dime (consumerreports.org)”. Credit card skimmers copy the account data from the magnetic stripe on the back of your card, along with your PIN if you use a debit card transaction and this is often done without your knowledge. I want to create awareness for you about understanding the evolving nature of credit card fraud at the pump and what to do in order to take the necessary steps to protect yourselves.
Preview of the main points: I will talk about how Skimming is a method by which thieves steal your credit card information, the evolving nature of credit card fraud at the pump, and how to minimize risks posed by debit and credit card skimmers.

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I have covered the dangers of credit card skimmers at gas pumps for credit card users, how credit card skimmers are being used at gas pumps, the problems associated with credit card skimmers at gas pumps, and the necessary steps to prevent credit card fraud. If you are more interested in this particular topic come to me after this speech and I can provide you with additional information on this subject. I now end with the hope that this speech has opened your eyes to the necessary steps that should be taken to prevent credit card fraud at the