Skimmer Investigations (TCOLE #3280)

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COURSE DESCRIPTION:   Skimming occurs when devices illegally installed on ATMs, point-of-sale (POS) terminals, or fuel pumps capture data or record cardholders’ PINs. Criminals use the data to create fake debit or credit cards and then steal from victims’ accounts. It is estimated that skimming costs financial institutions and consumers more than $1 billion each year.

LENGTH OF COURSE: 2 Hour

TARGET AUDIENCE: Peace Officers

PREPARED BY: Tom Vitacco