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Houston shopper finds credit card skimmer on checkout machine at southwest grocery store, police called
By KPRC Click2Houston
· May 26, 2026
· 1 min read
A Houston woman says she discovered a credit card skimmer attached to a checkout machine at a southwest Houston grocery store while trying to pay for groceries with her EBT card ahead of Memorial Day weekend.
Why this matters in Bellaire News
The discovery of a credit card skimmer at a southwest Houston grocery store is a stark reminder that even in a relatively safe community like Bellaire , residents must remain vigilant about protecting their financial information. As a city surrounded by Houston, Bellaire residents often shop and conduct business in neighboring areas, making them potential targets for this type of crime. The fact that the skimmer was found at a checkout machine, a place where people expect to be able to safely use their credit or debit cards, is particularly concerning. Bellaire residents who shop in southwest Houston should be aware of this incident and take steps to monitor their accounts and check for any suspicious activity. The city's own police department may also want to consider increasing awareness about credit card skimmers and providing tips to residents on how to identify and avoid them.
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Category: safety ·
Published: May 26, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC Click2Houston ·
Reading time: 1 min
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