Credit card fraud and gas station skimmers?

[SputnikSam]

My chase fraud alert has gone off with unauthorized transactions two or three times in the past 3-4 months. Chase has sent me new cards everytime, but I can't seem to get a feeling that maybe some of these obscure gas stations I stop at during my motorcycle rides have credit card skimmers in them? Or the store clerks are scamming?

Last time my card was supposedly used in Denver City, TX at a Thriftway Foods. Apparently they tried to buy gift cards.

I'm wondering if I should start using cash instead when I go out riding? I guess it's just a matter of chance, since we fill up more often on our bikes... I don't know, I don't leave my wallet or cards anywhere and I work from home. Wondering if any of you have similar experiences, or if I'm just a statistic.

[fixxervi6]

I get mine stolen frequently, I have a special account setup now that "once it's out, it's out" so if they grab my stuff they can't drain my account. I've had mine nabbed at restaurants several times.

[JeffStrom]

I had my number used a moth ago or something like that and had to get a new card. Was caught pretty quickly and I wasn't out anything. But this is one of the reasons I use credit cards and not debit cards.

[dufremle]

I've only had it happen once or twice in the last 10 years or so. And I have used my credit card at some very sketchy gas stations and restaurants. I never use a debit card.

[DarcShadow]

Same here, been bit a couple of times but always a credit card and never had to pay for anything. Have had it happen a few times the last few years, but I think it's actually been Melissa that was bit.

[SputnikSam]

Well that sucks, but at least I'm not the only one. I've never had to pay for any of these transactions either, so that's good. Just a bit of a hassle to change the numbers every time. Thanks for the replies guys!

[Tooner]

I have had my card scammed also but I have never had it coincide with our fwmr rides. It sure is a PITA when you have to change cards ect... and its upsetting to me that "people" choose to scam others rather than get a real job! Good issue to talk about and be aware of Sam.

[Telomere]

At gas station pumps, I use my credit card as credit and never put my pin in. I have never had mine stolen from any gas station.

[nitzer]

I have mine stolen about once a year. Mine is Chase and they seem to catch it before I do. The transactions never use the PIN which is probably how they catch them. I always enter my PIN, but always cover the keypad even when no one is around. There could be a camera mounted somewhere.