Wayne Fueling Systems Hosts Anti-Skimming Seminar

The seminar, cohosted by the San Antonio Police, will focus on what store owners can do to prevent skimming.

November 10, 2017

AUSTIN, Texas – Wayne Fueling Systems, part of Dover Fueling Solutions (DFS), has teamed up with the San Antonio Police Department (SAPD) to host the “Gas Pump Credit Card Fraud: Identification & Prevention Seminar” yesterday at the San Antonio Public Safety headquarters.

This seminar for the fuel dispenser industry and c-store owners and operators focused on the current skimming situation and EMV transition. The group discussed steps to prevent skimming on the forecourt and what store owners can tell their customers on prevention.

U.S. Secret Service Special Agent Steve Gemperle spoke about fuel dispenser skimming and theft, while Sgt. Paul Castillon of the SAPD Financial Crimes division addressed current trends in fuel dispenser skimming in the South Texas region, identification of devices, and the hardening of dispensers and facilities. Tim Weston, technology solutions sales manager for Wayne Fueling Systems, presented what fuel dispenser technology offerings Wayne has in their portfolio to help prevent skimming at the pump.

“Gas pump credit card skimming is creating significant losses for banks and consumers, both financially and in hours spent investigating and recovering from credit card fraud,” said Lt. Marcus Booth with the SAPD. “It’s critical that law enforcement, the fuel dispenser industry, gas retailers and financial institutions work together to combat pump skimming. The San Antonio Police Department appreciates the opportunity to partner with Wayne Fueling Systems in sponsoring this seminar and bringing together a working group to minimize skimming and subsequent financial losses.”

“We’re pleased to be working with officials such as the San Antonio Police Department to bring awareness to this issue and provide information on how Wayne can help combat fraud at the pump,” added Bill Reichhold, DFS vice president of North America.

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