Regional c-store POS hit by fraudsters

The latest case of reported retail POS fraud highlights the need for EMV adoption.



Regional convenience chain Casey’s General Stores Inc., which operates 1,887 stores in 14 states, has confirmed that credit card skimming devices were discovered at six of its stores in Nebraska and one store in Iowa.



Upon discovery of the first device, Casey’s launched a company-wide examination of all fuel pumps, which subsequently led to the discovery of additional devices. Casey’s removed the devices and notified law enforcement authorities and credit card companies, and has instituted additional company-wide pump inspection procedures at all stores.



While it is currently undetermined if any credit card information has been compromised, Casey’s is asking customers who used credit cards (including debit and other payment cards) at fuel pumps at these Nebraska locations between Oct. 2-10, 2015, and the Iowa location between Oct. 15- 21, 2015, to closely monitor their financial accounts and credit reports.



“We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our customers and will continue to work with federal, state and local authorities in this investigation,” said Casey’s chairman and CEO Robert J. Myers.



EMV-compliant POS hardware is designed to eliminate the ability of fraudsters to skim card data off a magnetic stripe. With national chains focusing on upgrading their in-store POS terminals, it is logical for data thieves to turn their attention to regional chains with more easily accessible outdoor fuel pump card readers.



EMV compliance will not be quick or easy for the retail industry, and criminals will shift their targets in reaction to EMV adoption trends.