Patrons who used machines in last 48 hours should check statements

ATM skimming devices were found on some money machines in a local mall this week, according to the Altamonte Springs Police Department."He said it looked a little odd. Said it looked like an extended track of the credit card and that it had a flashing blue light on it," said Altamonte Springs Police Sgt. Robert Pelton. "He was able to remove it from the ATM."Police said Tuesday that they are investigating machines operated by Cardtronics inside the Altamonte Mall after finding skimming devices."Patrons who have used these ATMs in the past 48 hours should be vigilant and monitor their bank accounts for signs of unauthorized withdrawals," police said in a statement.Suspicious activity should be reported to the police and the victim's financial institution immediately, investigators said.Police said they have not had any reports of fraudulent activity, but want consumers to be aware of the possible threat.Most watched: Tennessee man puts beating on FacebookAnyone with information about the skimmers is asked to contact police or CrimeLine at 1800-432-TIPS.Related: Florida mug shots

ATM skimming devices were found on some money machines in a local mall this week, according to the Altamonte Springs Police Department.

"He said it looked a little odd. Said it looked like an extended track of the credit card and that it had a flashing blue light on it," said Altamonte Springs Police Sgt. Robert Pelton. "He was able to remove it from the ATM."


Police said Tuesday that they are investigating machines operated by Cardtronics inside the Altamonte Mall after finding skimming devices.

"Patrons who have used these ATMs in the past 48 hours should be vigilant and monitor their bank accounts for signs of unauthorized withdrawals," police said in a statement.

Suspicious activity should be reported to the police and the victim's financial institution immediately, investigators said.

Police said they have not had any reports of fraudulent activity, but want consumers to be aware of the possible threat.

Most watched: Tennessee man puts beating on Facebook

Anyone with information about the skimmers is asked to contact police or CrimeLine at 1800-432-TIPS.

Related: Florida mug shots