Skimmers are a popular way for thieves to steal card numbers from gas pumps, ATMs and other machines that accept credit and debit cards.

Using a debit card at gas stations might seem convenient, but it comes with several risks that can jeopardize your financial security. From skimming devices to unexpected holds on your funds ...

When possible, use debit and credit cards with chip or tap-to-pay technology, as skimmers most often target magnetic strip data.

Instead, credit and debit card numbers are often swiped using less detectable ... or the reader is a different color or shape ...