TDCI Warns Consumers About Credit Card Skimmers
April 30, 2016
Nashville, TN – The recent discovery of credit card skimmers hidden inside gas pumps at a Nashville area convenience store exposes the potential vulnerability of everyday consumers to thieves and scam artists.
The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance’s (TDCI) Division of Consumer Affairs is warning consumers to be on the lookout for skimming devices that are used to steal credit card information.
Tennessee Consumer Affairs gives Tips to Avoid Credit Card Skimming.
Tennessee Division of Consumer Affairs Reminds Tennesseans to Guard Against Identity Theft
June 13, 2010
Use these tips to guard against identity theft
Nashville, TN – Each year, as many as 9 million Americans become victims of identity theft, the unauthorized acquisition and use of a person’s identifying information – such as a name, Social Security number or credit card number – to commit fraud or other crimes. Identity thieves might use data to rent apartments, obtain credit or establish telephone accounts. Victims often discover the crimes when reviewing credit reports or statements. [Read more]
