Newton Police Department is investigating several reports of fraudulent credit card transactions in what appears to be a resurgence in suspect skimming activity. According to a Dec. 20 press release, the department has seen an increase in these types of reports over the past month.
Specifically, residents have pointed to fraudulent credit card transactions on their accounts after purchasing gas from the Git N Go at 801 First Ave. W. in Newton. In August, this same gas station was the site of other suspected skimming activities, which also resulted in fraudulent credit card purchases.
The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship assisted local police in their investigation at that time, but no skimming devices were found on the pumps that victims had reported using. However, there was evidence of tampering found at two fuel pump locations in the community.
Again, the Iowa Department of Agriculture is assisting Newton Police in the investigation. Management at Git N Go is aware of the situation.