Lorain County investigators find skimmers at all Apples Market locations

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A Lorain County grocery chain is the latest target for cybercriminals. Investigators said they’ve recently found credit card skimmers at all five Apples Market locations in the county.“It just looks like a regular keypad,” said Lorain County Sheriff’s Office Detective Matthew Lawson, showing News 5 one of the skimmers found at an Apples Market.The Sheriff’s Office was alerted about likely skimmer activity by the Ohio Investigative Unit.

RELATED: As food-stamp theft soars in Lorain, experts say urgent help is neededWith one swipe, fraudsters can gain access to your account and money.“Because of that, someone might not be able to pay a bill, someone may not be able to make a care payment or make their payment for their kids’ school,” Lawson said.The skimmers recently discovered at Apples Market locations prompted a warning on social media from Lorain County Job and Family Services.

 

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