Big Y, a Massachusetts-based supermarket chain, said credit/debit card skimmers had been discovered in 11 of its stores, and that at least 10 of the devices had been installed just days before Christmas. From October 19 to 21, 2023, when a person inserted a skimmer onto one station at each of the following Big Y stores in Massachusetts: Springfield location on St. James Street, Springfield location on Cooley Street, Chicopee Express location on Granby Road, Northampton location off Route 5, The Ware location on West Street, Southbridge location on East Main Street, Worcester location on Mayfield Street, Milford location on Medway Road, Wilbraham Highway location on Boston Road, Ludlow location on Center Street, plus That said, Big Y said a skimming device was introduced to one station at its Westfield location on East Silver Street between December 19, 2023 and January 12, 2024. “We are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding this incident, and have notified and are working with law enforcement.” “We have inspected all of our stations, and continue to do so,” a statement from Big Y said. “If we learn that any particular customer’s information has been compromised, we will immediately notify them and provide them with additional information so they can take steps to protect themselves. Between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 :30 p.m. Card skimmers have also been found at other local grocery store chains in the past few months. Farm stores in Sudbury and Needham, a Brothers Marketplace store in Weston, and Roche Bros. stores in Wellesley and Natick. Additionally, the Chelsea Police Department announced in In early December 2023, a card skimmer was found at a register at the city's Market Basket store on Everett Street. Card skimmers were also found at Market Basket stores in Reading, Somerville and Haverhill. Police in New Hampshire said card skimmers were found at Market locations. Basket in Concord and Nashua in recent months. Concord police also said card skimmers were discovered at the self-checkout register at Walmart on Loudoun Road. Police in New Hampshire said card skimmers were found at Market Basket locations in Concord and Nashua in recent months. Concord Police also said a card skimmer was discovered at the self-checkout register at Walmart on Loudon Road. Last month, a spokesperson for Shaw's and Star Market confirmed that the company had recently learned of “card skimming activity” at the Star Market location. At the Prudential Center along Huntington Avenue. Related content:
Massachusetts-based supermarket chain Big Y said credit/debit card skimmers were discovered in 11 of its stores, and at least 10 of the devices were installed just days before Christmas.
Big Y announced on Friday that the company experienced a series of incidents from December 19 to 21, 2023, when a person inserted a skimming device onto one station at each of the following Big Y stores in Massachusetts:
- Springfield location on St. James Street
- Springfield location on Cooley Street
- Chicopee Express location on Granby Road
- Northampton location off Route 5
- The Wire location is on Western Street
- Location of the South Bridge on East Main Street
- Worcester location on Mayfield Street
- Milford location on Medway Road
- Wilbraham Highway location on Boston Road
- The Ludlow location is on Center Street
Additionally, Big Y said a single-station skimming device was introduced at its Westfield location on East Silver Street between December 19, 2023 and January 12, 2024.
“We are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding this incident, and have notified and are working with law enforcement. We have inspected all of our stations, and continue to do so,” a statement from Big Y said. “If a customer’s information is compromised, we will notify them immediately and provide them with additional information so they can take the necessary steps to protect themselves.”
Big Y encourages customers who shop at these sites to review their bank and credit card statements for any signs of fraudulent activity. Customers with questions or concerns can call Big Y at 1-800-828-2688 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
Card scrapers have also been found at other local grocery store chains in the past few months.
In December 2023, Roche Bros. Supermarkets said the card skimmers were found in self-checkout lanes at Sudbury Farms stores in Sudbury and Needham, the Brothers Marketplace store in Weston, and Roche Bros. stores. In Wellesley and Natick.
Additionally, the Chelsea Police Department announced in early December 2023 that a card skimmer was found in a register at the city's Market Basket store on Everett Street. Card scrapers were also found at Market Basket stores in Redding, Somerville and Haverhill.
Police in New Hampshire said card skimmers have been found at Market Basket locations in Concord and Nashua in recent months. Concord Police also said a card skimmer was discovered at the self-checkout register at Walmart on Loudoun Road.
Police in New Hampshire said card skimmers have been found at Market Basket locations in Concord and Nashua in recent months. Concord Police also said a card skimmer was discovered at the self-checkout register at Walmart on Loudoun Road.
Last month, a spokesperson for Shaw's and Star Market confirmed that the company recently became aware of “card skimming activity” at the Star Market location in the Prudential Center along Huntington Avenue.
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