Max Diekneite recently reported that since the introduction of the new chip technology, skimmers are on the rise mostly at ATM’s and gas station pumps. Skimmers are not always easy to detect. Be aware of the ATM that you use that is outside and isolated. To check to see if your ATM is safe, touch the skimmer to see if it is loose, discolored, or is difficult to place your card into. These tell-tale signs are reasons to use another ATM and report it immediately. Weekends and holidays are times that skimmers are most often in use. Gas pumps are frequent targets for skimmers because chip technology will not be fully implemented until 2020. In addition, anytime use use the magnetic strip on the back of your card instead of chip technology you are at risk for having your personal information stolen. Take extra step not to be a victim of skimmers.
https://amp.kcci.com/article/skimmers-are-banking-on-getting-your-credit-card-information/20921158
Rev. Dr. Donna Taylor is the Pastor of Andrew Chapel, United Methodist Church on the Northern Neck in Montross, VA. Rev. Dr. Taylor promotes best practices for financial literacy and financial empowerment in the church and leads workshops throughout Northern Virginia. Currently, she serves as the Chair of the District Finance Committee. In May 2015, Rev. Dr. Taylor received her Doctor of Ministry from Virginia University of Lynchburg in Lynchburg, VA. Rev. Dr. Donna Taylor is married to Dr. David Taylor, who is also the Director of our church-based free clinic. They have two adult children and three grandchildren. In her leisure time, Rev. Dr. Taylor enjoys traveling, jogging, weightlifting, swimming, yoga, and interior decorating. In May 2015, Rev. Dr. Taylor received her Doctor of Ministry from Virginia University of Lynchburg in Lynchburg, Virginia. Rev. Dr. Taylor was born and raised in New York City and recently discovered her ancestral roots in Guinea-Bissau, West Africa. Rev. Dr. Donna Taylor is married to David Taylor and they have a son and a daughter. Their daughter is a educator and son is an Active-Duty Senior Seaman in the Navy married with three children. In her leisure time, she enjoys traveling, reading, swimming, writing poetry, crocheting and spending time with her family.