The Delaware State Police Financial Crimes Units are currently investigating several locations in which skimming devices have been reported throughout the state. These devices have been primarily placed at ATM’s and gas stations.
Due to the large number of victims, the Financial Crimes Unit has been working with local businesses and financial institutions to identify potential victims and suspects.
The Delaware State Police advised customers to be vigilant and monitor accounts closely.
If you have used your payment cards at the following locations between January 1 to present., please review your accounts for fraudulent activity and contact the law enforcement agency where you live or where the illegal activity was completed.
Those with additional information about this crime are encouraged to contact the Delaware State Police Financial Crimes Unit, Sussex County, Sergeant D. Rementer at 302-752-3814, or New Castle County, Detective G. Rash at 302-365-8468. Information may also be provided by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333, via the internet at www.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com.
- Sunoco, Odessa, DE
- Royal Farm, 1551 Pulaski Hwy, Newark, DE
- Shore Stop, 796 S. Old Baltimore Pike, Newark, DE
- Royal Farms, Harrington, DE
- Harbeson Deli, 26454 Lewes-Georgetown Hwy. Harbeson, DE
- Exxon, 300 Chapman Rd. Newark, DE
- Wawa, 2748 Pulaski Hwy. Newark, DE
- Wawa, 183 Airport Rd. New Castle, DE
- Shorestop, 522 W. Stein Highway, Seaford, DE
Click here for a story on detecting skimmers and protecting your credit or debit card. Do not assume the use of the chip protects you from skimming as the magnetic strip can also be read.
