Local and state law enforcement officials are warning shoppers about an uptick in criminals using credit card skimmers in cities across West Texas.

As shoppers in West Texas prepare for the busy holiday season, the Midland Police Department and Texas Department of Public Safety issued a news release reminding everyone to take extra precautions to protect their personal and financial information from criminals.

Currently, multiple law enforcement agencies are tracking several criminal groups operating in West Texas. The groups have placed credit card skimmers inside retail locations in the Amarillo, Lubbock, Midland, Odessa, and Abilene areas. The targeted retailers include convenience stores and dollar stores; however, shoppers are advised to remain vigilant at all retail establishments.

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