Credit card skimmers found at Lakeway gas station

LAKEWAY, Texas - Two credit card skimmers were found at a Lakeway gas station on Friday.

Skimmers similar to these were found on two gas pumps at a Lakeway gas station. (Lakeway Police Department)

Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation agents found the skimmers while conducting an inspection on gas pumps at a Metro Mart Exxon in the 900 block of RR 620 South following multiple complaints.

Lakeway police officers were called to retrieve the skimmers and according to a release, are processing them for forensic and digital evidence.

If paying at the pump with a credit card, these tips might help you avoid becoming a victim of a gas pump skimmer:

• Use pump closest to storefront, in line of sight for store personnel
• Before pumping, check for unusual Bluetooth signals with an ID of a string of numbers and letters; might be a skimmer
• Check that security tape on pump cabinet has not been damaged. Torn tape might indicate cabinet opened without store personnel's knowledge
• Safest bet is to pay inside with cash
• Always save the receipt and monitor your bank statements after filling up.

Lakeway police say if you believe you may have used these pumps with a credit or debit card recently, they recommend contacting your bank to let them know.