Mar 24, 2023

Police: Possible card skimmer on gas pump in Lyons

Posted Mar 24, 2023 4:25 PM
Skimmer from a gas pump in NW Kansas 
Skimmer from a gas pump in NW Kansas 

RICE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating several cases of fraudulent debit/credit card purchases at fuel pumps, according to a media release from police in Lyons.

Police believe a device known as a skimmer was placed on a fuel pump card reader.

Police advised, when using credit or debit cards at fuel pumps, check to make sure the card reader is secured to the pump. If you find that the card reader is not secure, please contact the Lyons Police Department immediately. Their phone number is (620) 257-2355.

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