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283 Victims and Counting: Gas Station Credit Card Fraud

By  Lindsay William-Ross
Published Jan 3, 2011 11:00 PM
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There are at least 283 reported cases of credit and debit card fraud, all originating from a now-closed EVG gas station in Sierra Madre, says Arcadia Patch. Most claims come from patrons of the station, are Sierra Madre residents, and involve a single fraudulent charge of less than $200. The investigation is ongoing, and the Sierra Madre Police urge locals to check their bank statements for fraudulent charges and to file a report.

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