Identity theft is on the rise. And thieves are using modern technology to steal your money. It called “skimming” and it could be happening at your bank. Scammers attach a thin plastic panel that is made to blend in with the ATM. The plastic panel grabs your debit card information as you takeout money. Police say there have only been half a dozen skimming devices detected in the area in the last year but add with the high volume of customers at ATM’s thieves are able to walk away with hundreds of peoples information in a short amount of time.
Bogdan Paun is in jail accused of skimming and identity theft. He is being held on $250000 bail.
Detectives say this is the first skimming suspect that has been arrested and charged. An inquisitive Bank of America customer called the police in regards to Paun.
Bank officials advice to customers…keep a watchful eye on your account. If you think you have been a victim of skimming notify your bank and local police department immediately.