Lakewood Civic

Subject: skimming devices

Hey guys. Pasadena and Nassau Bay PD are investigating skimming devices on ATM machines. Which means they are probably in Baytown too. Please pass along the info below to your groups. Below is info along with pictures of the device and people Pasadena would like to identify. You can pass that info along as well. Thanks for your help.

I often warn of “skimming devices” when I speak to groups. Skimmers are simply a device that reads and stores your credit card or debit card information. That info can then be downloaded onto blank card. At this point your card has been “cloned”. Your real card is still in your possession and will work. However, the clone card will also work and money will come from your account.

Pasadena PD and Nassau Bay PD both discovered a skimming device on ATM machines in their cities. The pictures attached are of the skimming device which also included a camera. The camera allowed the bad guys to video the PIN number associated with the card. They would also like to identify the persons pictured.

When using your cards for purchases:

• Look closely at the card reader at each location you use your card
• If something looks suspicious or tampered with, as in coloring, added hardware, entry made into sealed container, don’t use the machine and call the police
• Reconcile your accounts regularly. Remember your card will still work as long as you have money. You may not even know bad guys are using your card until you are declined.

If you have any questions feel free to contact me.

Stewart Beasley

Crime Prevention Officer

Baytown Police Department

Incident Summary

          Pasadena PD is investigating a skimming device and spy camera that was installed onto an ATM inside a Valero located at 6335 Spencer Hwy. They are attempting to identity the two individuals in the above photo, who appeared to have installed the device. If you can identify these subjects please contact Detective Reyes.

Pasadena Police Department

Detective Mauricio Reyes