SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) – WTOC is getting behind-the-scenes as federal investigators try to bust scammers in Savannah.
WTOC traveled around with the Secret Service to learn more.
If you’ve inserted your credit, debit, or EBT card into a point of sales terminal, then you’re at risk of having your information stolen.
This happens through something called a skimmer, which secret service and law enforcement are going around Savannah checking different gas stations and convenience stores to see if these terminals are safe from skimmers which can steal your information.
The device is a small attachment that can be planted into a terminal within seconds…