Skimmers have become fairly popular among criminals in recent years and are used to steal payment information. Skimmers are small devices that can easily be installed without anyone noticing. They are often found at ATMs, gas stations and other places where people come and go frequently.
To combat the increasing threat through skimmers, companies have developed skimmer scanner apps. The apps scan for devices in your immediate area using a specific Bluetooth module and then try to connect to it and check if common skimmer packages are in use. Given that the app relies on criminals not having changed the default password, there is potential for missing a skimmer, so the app should not be used as the only measure of precaution.
While the app is not guaranteed to discover skimmers one hundred percent of the time, it can be a great tool! However, if you are concerned about skimmers, the best precaution is always to pay inside.
To learn more about how the app works follow this link:
