Denver-area sheriff warns fleet fuel-card holders: skimmers and razor blades found on pumps

The Adams County Sheriff's Office has issued a warning for fleet and diesel fuel card holders after card skimmers and razor blades were found at fuel pumps in the Denver, Colorado, area, according to CDLLife on Oct. 13.

The sheriff's office said card skimming devices were recently located on fuel pumps throughout the Denver metro area, and that in some cases razor blades were glued to the pumps just above the keypads where the skimming devices were located. The office declined to name the fueling locations, citing the ongoing investigation.

Deputies specifically called on fleet and diesel fuel card holders who fueled in the Denver metro area to review their accounts for fraudulent charges. Their advice: check accounts regularly for unauthorized charges; inspect a pump, ATM, or in-store terminal before paying; do not touch a suspicious device — notify station staff and report it to law enforcement; and report fraudulent charges to your financial institution and to police.

Victims in unincorporated Adams County, or who believe a card was skimmed there, are asked to contact the Adams County Sheriff's Office at 303-288-1535, even if the card company has already reimbursed the charge, because reports can help investigators find additional victims and connect related cases.