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Secret Service Removes 22 Skimmers, Saves $22.9 Million

10/27/2025

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United States Secret Service (USSS) conducted an operation in Maryland on October 22–23 that removed 22 card skimming devices from 493 businesses.
The effort inspected over 3,000 point-of-sale terminals, gas pumps, and ATMs, preventing an estimated loss of $22.9 million.
As part of a national strategy to fight payment card fraud, authorities urge consumers to inspect readers and use tap-to-pay or chip security.

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Story summary

United States Secret Service (USSS) conducted an operation in Maryland on October 22–23 that removed 22 card skimming devices from 493 businesses.
The effort inspected over 3,000 point-of-sale terminals, gas pumps, and ATMs, preventing an estimated loss of $22.9 million.
As part of a national strategy to fight payment card fraud, authorities urge consumers to inspect readers and use tap-to-pay or chip security.