It’s valid to be worried about using your credit card at a gas station. Thieves have discovered how to quickly and discreetly steal information. A clerk in Ohio almost got away with skimming over 600 credit cards at a Speedway store. 

Gas station employees skims over 600 credit cards 

If you live in Columbus, Ohio, or recently got gas in the area before discovering strange credit card purchases on your statement or received fraud alerts, you aren’t alone. 

According to the Whitehall Police Department, Alando Thompon Jr. allegedly skimmed credit card information from hundreds of unsuspecting victims. 

He has been accused of skimming 653 credit cards, dating back to July 4, 2024. During this time, he was working at the Speedway store at 715 Brown Road. This allowed him to access tons of cards from customers during routine transactions. 

According to My Fox 28, officers received a search warrant at Thompon’s residence. They found and seized laptops, skimmers, and tons of counterfeit cards. 

He was charged with a felony 5th-degree receiving stolen property. If you’ve recently visited this gas station and your card has been compromised please contact Detective Kubiniski at 614-237-6333 ext. 1247. 

You can tell if a card reader at a gas station has been tampered with if it has unusual damage, glue or adhesive marks, broken open security seals, loose parts, or mismatched colors. It may also have unusual malfunctions. 

Compare it to other readers nearby and notify a staff member if anything seems suspicious. Sign up for fraud alerts from your bank or credit union and check your credit report regularly.