The Brief
- A man was charged with placing skimming devices on ATMs in Prince George’s County.
- Investigators recovered the devices before any data theft occurred.
- Residents are advised to use contactless payment methods to avoid skimming risks.
PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, Md. – A man has been charged with installing skimming devices on ATMs at two gas stations in Prince George’s County.
ATM skimming devices discovered
What we know:
According to police, 34-year-old Pioter Fedorenko was caught on camera placing skimming devices on ATMs at two gas stations in Brandywine on Oct. 2. Investigators quickly recovered the devices, preventing any theft of personal financial data.
The Financial Crimes Unit has recovered about 45 skimmers across the county this year. These devices can be placed at various locations where credit card transactions occur, posing a risk to consumers, officials say.…