Metro

Skimming device found in MetroCard machine

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Published April 10, 2014, 9:00 p.m. ET
A skimming device to prey on riders’ bank and credit card accounts was found at a MetroCard machine in Manhattan. Handout ; Shutterstock
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Battery pack with wire going to camera inside view after being removed from mounting area.
Battery pack with wire going to camera inside view after being removed from mounting area.
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Skimming device that was removed by customer.
Skimming device that was removed by customer.
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Skimmer after being removed from MVM door.
Skimmer after being removed from MVM door.
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Battery pack resting on top of cable channel with wire going to camera.
Battery pack resting on top of cable channel with wire going to camera.
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Pin hole at bottom of plug adapter mounted to cable channel located above MVM (contains camera).
Pin hole at bottom of plug adapter mounted to cable channel located above MVM (contains camera).
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Battery pack resting on top of cable channel with wire going to camera.
Battery pack resting on top of cable channel with wire going to camera.
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Wires and battery of skimming device.
Wires and battery of skimming device.