On Friday, the Colorado State Patrol cautioned the public about a fraudulent email concerning credit card skimming devices found at gas stations.
The email purports to be from the agency and outlines a fraudulent scheme concerning tampered contactless payment systems at gas stations. It proceeds to provide a link to access a list of affected fuel stations.
Spoiler Alert: This message is not from us.
The Colorado State Patrol is warning the public of an online scam offering the public a “list” of gas stations recently impacted by credit card skimming devices.
The Colorado State Patrol has no involvement with these emails. pic.twitter.com/XH9kFGmaV1
— Colorado State Patrol (@CSP_News) October 13, 2023
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According to CSP, they deny any association with the emails and caution that the provided link might potentially contain malware or phishing scams.
As the holiday season draws near, agencies are stressing the importance of remaining vigilant against fraudulent phone calls and emails.
