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hlthe2b

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4. Grim humor, but having seen a return of the ATM/gas credit card skimmer gangs

Reply to multigraincracker (Original post)

Wed May 13, 2026, 07:54 PM

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I'd suggest all be cautious and only pay cash to the teller when buying gas (and use only ATMs inside a major grocery store and in full view of staff). Not that that is the only scam in full "flower," but one that has resulted in a lot of pain for myself and others--and with a lot of recent arrests--which makes me happy,

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