Police issue warning to users after ATM skimmers were found inside several local convenience stores

NORRISTOWN, Pa. - Police are issuing a warning to users after ATM skimmers were found at several local convenience stores. 

Police say the investigation began on Monday when two skimmer devices were found attached to ATMs inside two separate 7-Eleven stores.  

Skimmers were found attached to two ATMs, one inside the 7-Eleven located at 708 East Johnson Highway, and the other at 1335 Sandy Hill Road, according to police. 

On Tuesday, police revealed the problem is more widespread after they discovered skimmers attached to ATMs inside convenience stores in Ambler, West Norriton, Conshohocken, and Abington. 

Authorities say the devices were located internally and included a small camera above the keypad to capture users' pins. 

"You hear them trying to use the ATM, it's not working, they're tapping their card and people are accessing their pin afterward," said Fran Bangert, who was headed to the 7-Eleven on Fayette Road in Conshohocken where police say they found another skimmer. "You're taking the time to do this kind of stuff, so why not get a job? Work. Work like we do,"

Nijee Gary says he read up on tips to help better protect customers. He says there are signs that users should look out for to prevent them from getting their cards skimmed. 

"Make sure that your card if it doesn't go in correctly then it's probably a scam because then it's going to say, ‘use your tap.’ Then somebody's around ready to scam," said Gary. 

Investigators also say to cover your hand when entering your ATM or credit card pin.

Police are advising anyone who used the ATMs mentioned to check with their banks for unauthorized withdrawals and to contact police immediately.