Police are investigating after a credit card skimmer was found on an ATM in Westerville.
According to a report from the Westerville Division of Police, the device was found on an ATM inside the CVS pharmacy at 620 S. Cleveland Ave. on Friday. A cashier found the skimmer when he checked the machine after watching a video about skimmers being placed on ATMs. The cashier pulled a green plastic cover off the ATM and called police.
When officers arrived, they examined the plastic cover, noting that there was an electronic skimming device on the inside of it. Officers also found a small camera attached to the left side of the ATM’s keypad, a Duracell battery and a small circuit board with a micro SD card attached to it.
The camera was likely used to capture the PIN numbers of customers who used the ATM. Anyone who has used the ATM is encouraged to check their bank and credit card statement for any unusual activity.
Police are working with CVS to review security footage to see if the person responsible for placing the skimmer on the ATM was caught on camera.