The Northlake Police Department issued a warning about a new scam at gas stations that is low tech, but effective.
Known as a “scree scam,” Northlake police said scammers jam a small screw into the nozzle cradle of a gas pump. When you finish pumping gas and hang the nozzle up, the screw blocks the lever and prevents it from closing. Because of that, the pump thinks you’re still fueling your car.
When you drive away, a thief waiting nearby pulls up and fills their own tank while it continues charging to the previous user’s card…