Skim Scan ATM and fuel dispenser credit card skimmer detector (2024)

Skim Scan ATM and fuel dispenser credit card skimmer detector (1)

$430.00

Skim Scan instantly detects hidden deep insert and overlay card skimmers in ATMs, gas pumps, kiosks, vending machines, smart parking meters and more. No hardware installation or modifications are required. Simply slide it in and pull it back out to determine if a card skimmer is present. Skim Scan works with all ‘dip’ or ‘insert’ magnetic stripe readers, but NOT ‘swiping’ magnetic readers.

Skim Scan can save countless hours of opening and searching through ATMs and fuel dispensers. Skim Scan can even detect tiny card skimmers hidden inside bezels and card readers on the outside of machines. Skim Scan was developed by the same engineers that created BlueSleuthBluetooth skimmer locator already in use by dozens of local, state and federal skimmer task forces.

Pocket-sizedsecuritysolution–nohardwareinstallationsormodificationsrequired
Instantly detects both deep insert and overlay card skimmers hidden inside ATMs & Fuel Dispensers
Works in ATMs, fuel pumps, kiosks, vending machines, smart parking meters & more
Made entirely in the USA

SKU: SKIM-SCANCategory: CybersecurityTags: ATM skimmer, credit card skimmer, deep insert, gas pump skimmer, skimmer detector

Product Description

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Quick Start User Guide
Download ‘Law Enforcement Using Skimmer Detection’ tri-fold brochure
Download ‘Deep Insert Skimmer’ tri-fold brochure
Download ‘Skimmers + Scammers’ e-paper report

Skim Scan instantly detects hidden deep insert and overlay card skimmers in ATMs, gas pumps, kiosks, vending machines, smart parking meters and more. No hardware installation or modifications are required. Simply dip it in and pull it back out to determine if a card skimmer is present. Skim Scan works with all ‘dip’ or ‘insert’ magnetic stripe readers, but NOT EMV chip card readers nor ‘swiping’ magnetic readers. For swiping card readers, consider Skim Swipe.

According to FICO, card skimming fraud has exploded in 2022. Skim Scan allows law enforcement, skimmer fraud task forces, weights and measures service agents and owners/managers/operators of gas stations, banks and retailers to detect hidden card skimmers instantly. By performing regular scans and audits of all payment terminals, ATMs, gas pumps, vending machines and any kiosks, owners can ensure safe and secure shopping for their customers while avoiding lengthy shutdowns during fraud and insurance investigations by authorities. Using a dedicated tool such as Skim Scan can save hours of tedious searching through gas pumps, ATMs, kiosks and other mag stripe payment terminals for hidden bluetooth card skimmers.

Credit card skimmers are a multi-billion dollar security problem. Learn more in this newly published report entitled ‘Skimmers + Scammers’

Pocket-sizedsecuritysolution–nohardwareinstallationsormodificationsrequiredatall
Instantly detects both deep insert and overlay card skimmers hidden inside ATMs & Fuel Dispensers
Savestime&moneymakingitthetoolofchoiceforlawenforcement
Much more affordable than upgrading terminals to expensive EMV chip readers
Works in ATMs, fuel pumps, kiosks, vending machines, smart meters & more
SimpleoperationwithbrightLEDandaudiblealert
Made entirely in the USA

Does Skim Scan require any hardware modifications to any ATM, gas pump or retail POS terminal in order to detect a skimmer?

No. Skim Scan does not require modifications to any hardware in order to use it effectively.

What is a deep insert skimmer compared to overlay skimmer?

Deep insert skimmers are actually inserted through the thin slot in the card reader making them impossible to visually detect without opening up the machine completely and performing a full inspection. Overlay skimmers are attached to the outside of the machine and usually cover the existing card reader. Some look very convincing so they are not as easy to detect but unlike deep insert skimmers, all overlays can be pulled off the machine to reveal the real card reader underneath.

What is the suggested operating temperature for the Skim Scan?

Skim Scan recommended operating and storage temperature is between 15 to 35°C (59°F to 95°F) for normal operation. If you leave your scanner in a vehicle overnight in the cold for instance, it is recommended to let the unit warm up to normal operating temperature before using it.

Can I replace the battery in my Skim Scan myself?

Absolutely. You can remove the screws with the supplied #1 screw driver and carefully replace the Energizer CR2032 3V battery with a fresh battery. We recommend Energizer® brand which can be found in any retail or online store.

How often should I change the battery in my Skim Scan?

The answer to this question varies greatly upon usage. If the unit is used daily then you will likely need to change the battery once a month. If the unit is typically used once a week, then the battery should last over 6 months before requiring replacement.

Does Skim Scan work in all card readers?

Skim Scan works in any card reader that requires a ‘dip’ or insertion of card to read. That includes most ATMs, gas pumps and point-of-sale retail terminals. However, Skim Scan cannot be swiped quickly through a slotted reader and does not work in card swipers found on some kiosks or retail POS terminals.

Does Skim Scan work on some ATMs that include a solenoid or locking mechanism that will not accept all cards?

Skim Scan contains a unique identifier that “fools” any ATM into accepting it as if it sees a bank’s debit or credit card. So long as an ATM requires the card to be inserted or dipped into the magnetic reader while reading the card, Skim Scan should work on most readers.

Does Skim Scan work in the EMV card chip slot located in the front of POS retail terminals?

No. The chip slot does not use a magnetic head to read the chip so magnetic head skimmers do not reside there. Retail POS terminals with card swipers on the side can contain skimmers on either side of the slot. Use Skim Swipe to detect such skimmers.