Credit card skimming devices discovered across Murrieta; police issue warning

MURRIETA, Calif. (KABC) -- The Murrieta Police Department is warning residents of an increase in illegal card skimming across the city.

According to a post on the department's Facebook page, the skimming devices can be found anywhere from counter payment terminals to ATMS and fuel pumps.
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Police shared several photos of devices investigators have recovered. They also shared a video of someone installing a skimmer in seconds.

Skimmers capture banking information and PIN numbers.
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Police are asking people to conduct a quick check of the machine before you pump, be wary of non-bank ATMs, and block the entering of your PIN from possible cameras.