BROOKHAVEN, PA — Brookhaven Borough police are investigating a suspected credit card skimming device discovered at a Wawa convenience store, raising concerns about potential exposure of customers’ payment information.
According to the Brookhaven Borough Police Department, officers responded to the Wawa at 4703 Edgmont Avenue at approximately 10:45 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, after store employees discovered what appeared to be a credit card skimmer.
Brookhaven police and Wawa security personnel are investigating the discovery.
Authorities have not determined how long the suspected device may have been installed or whether any customers’ financial information was compromised.
Card skimmers are devices designed to capture payment card information during transactions, potentially allowing criminals to make unauthorized purchases or access financial accounts.
Customers who recently used a payment card at the location should review their account activity for unfamiliar transactions and consider contacting their card issuer about potential exposure.
Those who used a debit card should also consider changing their personal identification number and enabling transaction alerts to identify suspicious activity.
Contactless payment methods, including mobile wallets and tap-to-pay cards, can reduce exposure to traditional card skimming devices.
Anyone with information about the suspected device is encouraged to submit a tip to the Brookhaven Borough Police Department.
All suspects, arrestees, and defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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