The Brief
- Scammers are using screws to get free gas with other people’s money at the pump.
- It’s known as the “gas pump screw scam,” and many drivers across Metro Detroit are posting videos on social media warning others to stay alert.
- The crime does not require a high-level skill set to pull off. If you see a screw placed in the nozzle cradle when you hang the pump up, there’s a chance the pump will not reset properly.
(FOX 2) – Can a simple task like filling up your vehicle put you at risk of becoming the victim of a crime? Unfortunately, the answer is yes.
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It’s known as the “gas pump screw scam,” and many drivers across Metro Detroit are posting videos on social media warning others to stay alert.…