(UPDATE 3/6 2:00 PM)
Local police are updating their investigation involving recent fraud.
After receiving about 20 reports of Electronic Benefit Transfer cards belonging to local people with fraudulent charges, Butler City Police believe this is part of a larger national issue.
They believe that sometime during the last 30 to 60 days, someone placed and then removed a card skimmer at the Dollar General on Main Street in Butler as well as the Sunoco on East Jefferson Street. When checked neither store found a skimmer device.
It is possible that other locations were also targeted. Butler County Human Services is helping those affected by this theft and anyone who suspects a skimmer is asked to notify management immediately as well as report the incident to police.
The PA Welfare office recommends that people use the tap feature for credit and debit cards when available as well as use the app for the EBT card to avoid skimming.
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Local police are investigating after several residents reported fraud.
Butler City Police were recently informed that some Electronic Benefit Transfer cards belonging to local people had minimal charges made on the east side of the state.
All of those affected used their cards at the Dollar General on Main Street in Butler. When contacted by police, the store checked but did not find any skimmer device.
Anyone who made a purchase at that Dollar General within the past 48 hours is asked to check their accounts for possible fraudulent charges which should be reported to Butler City Police.
According to the welfare office, the app enables users to lock a card both from out of state purchases, and from purchases in general. They recommend that people use the app to keep their card locked if they’re not currently using it.
This investigation is ongoing.
