A fraud expert has issued a stark warning to drivers after a rise in petrol station scams that could empty your bank account. Skimming devices, often hidden in plain sight on card readers at unattended pumps, are being used to clone debit and credit card information - leaving victims unaware until it’s too late.

Paul Hampson, CEO of fraud and scam recovery firm CEL Solicitors , warns that the contactless and chip-and-PIN fraud can take money out of your account but also any overdraft allowances on the card, leaving many in financial difficulty. “These scams are designed to be virtually undetectable,” he said. “Criminals install fake card slots or hidden chips that skim your details as soon as you insert your card. It’s fast, silent and can affect anyone who isn’t on high alert.”

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