Credit Card Skimmers Found at Sudbury Grocery Store

An investigation is underway after credit card skimmers were discovered at a grocery store in Sudbury, Massachusetts. Roche Bros. Supermarkets, the parent company of the store, confirmed that the skimmers were found on two self-checkout pin pads at their Sudbury Farms location on Boston Post Road. The company immediately took action to secure all registers and launched an investigation to determine the extent of the incident.

Roche Bros. Takes Steps to Protect Customer Data

Roche Bros. operates 20 grocery stores across Massachusetts, and they have assured customers that they have strong policies in place to protect against these types of incidents. The company conducts multiple security checks daily on their registers to ensure the confidentiality and security of customer information. Roche Bros. CEO Kevin Barner stated that they are committed to reaching out to affected customers who may not be specifically identified.

Possible Impact on Customers

While there is no confirmation that customer data has been compromised, Roche Bros. has advised anyone who shopped at the Sudbury Farms store on or before Sunday to be cautious. The company has notified law enforcement about the skimmers, and the Sudbury Police Department is currently investigating the incident.

Skimmers Found in Other Grocery Stores

This is not the first time credit card skimmers have been discovered in local grocery stores this year. Similar devices have been found in communities such as Chelsea, Somerville, Reading, Haverhill, Concord (New Hampshire), and Nashua (New Hampshire). Authorities have launched investigations into these incidents as well.

Tips to Protect Yourself

The Better Business Bureau has shared several tips for shoppers to protect themselves from credit card skimming:

• Keep a close eye on your bank and credit accounts.
• Be cautious if your card gets stuck in a chip reader.
• Consider using contactless payment methods.
• Withdraw cash from the bank by going inside to a teller or using ATMs in banks.
• Cover the keypad when entering your PIN.
• If you feel resistance when inserting your card, do not proceed with the transaction.

(Source: WHDH News)