Cortland Police Trying to Identify Suspect Believed to Place Card Skimmer at Local Business

The City of Cortland Police Department is asking for public assistance in identifying a suspect caught on surveillance camera placing a card skimmer on a credit card reader at a local business in the City of Cortland.

The suspect appears in the images as a white male wearing glasses, a white hat, dark colored t-shirt and pants.

Cortland Police are asking residents to learn how to spot a credit card skimmer. Most skimmers are designed to be hidden from would-be victims, but steps

• Inspect the Reader
  Take a close look at the card reader. If you notice any piece that seems out of alignment, a skimmer may be installed.
• Feel the Reader
  It’s also a good idea to feel around the card reader. If it’s easy to wiggle and seems like it’s loose in some areas, a skimmer might be present.
• Check the Security Seal
  Some gas pumps use security seals over the lockable door where the credit card slot is. If this seal is broken, a skimmer may be installed.
• Compare With Other Card Readers
  Compare the card reader with other readers around you. If you believe something seems off, you should go elsewhere to pay.