Credit card skimming device found at Richmond business, turned over to the Secret Service

September 2, 2026 - 04:13

Richmond police have alerted the public after a credit card skimming device was located at a local business and later given to the U.S. Secret Service. The discovery happened recently, though officials have not named the specific store or its exact location within the city. Authorities say the device was found by an employee or customer and was promptly turned over to law enforcement, who then passed it along to federal agents for further investigation.

Skimmers are illegal devices placed on card readers, often at gas pumps or ATMs, to steal payment information from unsuspecting users. They can be hard to spot, sometimes blending in with the machine's normal design. Police are urging anyone who used a card at the affected business to check their bank statements for any unauthorized charges. They also recommend using contactless payment methods or paying with cash when possible to reduce the risk of card data being captured.

The Secret Service is now looking into where the device came from and whether it was part of a larger operation. No arrests have been reported so far. Richmond Police have not released further details, but they stress that anyone who suspects their information was compromised should contact their financial institution immediately and file a report with local authorities. The investigation remains ongoing.