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Credit card skimmer found at Cypress gas station

It's unclear if the skimmer recorded customers' credit or debit card numbers or how long it was in use at the gas station.

CYPRESS, Texas - Another credit card skimmer has been found at a local gas station, according to the Harris County Sheriff's Office.

Deputies confiscated a non-blue tooth skimmer at the Chevron at 17501 Telge Road on Tuesday.

It was found by a customer on Pump #7 and employees marked the pump out of order.

It's unclear if the skimmer recorded customers' credit or debit card numbers or how long it was in use at the gas station.

Details are very limited at this time and we're working to gather more information. We will update this story as more details become available.

Officials say there are a few things to you can do to protect yourself, while at the pump.

1. Use the pump closest to the storefront.

2. Before pumping, check for unusual Bluetooth signals with your phone.

If it shows a string of numbers or letters, a skimmer could be in use.

3. Check that the security tape on the pump cabinet hasn’t been damaged.

4. Always save the receipt and monitor your bank statements after filling up.

5. The safest bet is to pay inside with cash.

• If you think you've been skimmed, contact 1-800-TELL-TDA and we will send an inspector to check it out.

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