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Have you heard about the Dots' "screw in the gas pump" scam?
Posted on 6/9/26 at 9:10 pm
Posted on 6/9/26 at 9:10 pm
Beware when pumping gas.
If you see something, say something.
Everybody around here is aware of this scam. It's apparently happening everywhere at Dot owned stations.
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Everybody around here is aware of this scam. It's apparently happening everywhere at Dot owned stations.
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Posted on 6/9/26 at 9:22 pm to scrooster
I need an explanation as to exacty how this works.
Posted on 6/9/26 at 9:25 pm to tketaco
Ditto!
Posted on 6/9/26 at 9:26 pm to tketaco
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I need an explanation as to exacty how this works.
We hand out millions of H1-B visas to Dots.
They figure out ways to scam us.
.... and they put heart valves in upside down.
Posted on 6/9/26 at 9:29 pm to scrooster
Wouldn’t that just screw the initial person who used the pump after the card was used? I don’t think it would benefit the gas station at all.
Posted on 6/9/26 at 9:29 pm to scrooster
I pay with cash if I have to get gas at foreign owned stores
Posted on 6/9/26 at 9:30 pm to scrooster
So basically make sure to get a receipt from gas stations. I can't make comments on race because its June and I want to respect the Moderators Pride Month.
This post was edited on 6/9/26 at 9:30 pm
Posted on 6/9/26 at 9:30 pm to tketaco
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I need an explanation as to exacty how this works.
Me too, doesn’t the flap determine if the pump runs or not? If it’s down, the pump thinks the nozzle is in place, am I wrong?
Posted on 6/9/26 at 9:32 pm to tketaco
LINK https://www.hits973.com/on-air/police-are-warning-drivers-about-gas-pump-scam-that-could-charge-your-card-after-you-leave/
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The scam, known as the “screw scam,” is surprisingly simple. According to police, scammers place a small screw inside the nozzle cradle of a gas pump.
When a customer finishes fueling and returns the nozzle, the screw prevents the pump’s lever from fully closing. As a result, the pump may continue to think the fueling transaction is active even after the customer leaves.
Police say a thief can then pull up to the pump and begin filling their own vehicle while the charges continue to be billed to the previous customer’s credit or debit card.
This post was edited on 6/9/26 at 9:38 pm
Posted on 6/9/26 at 9:32 pm to DeBoar
Wouldn’t that just screw the initial person who used the pump after the card was used? I don’t think it would benefit the gas station at all
Correct, but the gas station coordinates to have their buddies lined up for free gas.
Correct, but the gas station coordinates to have their buddies lined up for free gas.
Posted on 6/9/26 at 9:34 pm to Pepperoni
That makes sense…
Posted on 6/9/26 at 9:34 pm to Hangover Haven
Guess the screw keeps the flap from closing and ending your transaction
Posted on 6/9/26 at 9:35 pm to Grifola
Okay that makes more sense.
Posted on 6/9/26 at 9:36 pm to tketaco
Posted on 6/9/26 at 9:37 pm to Pepperoni
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When a customer finishes fueling and returns the nozzle, the screw prevents the pump’s lever from fully closing. As a result, the pump may continue to think the fueling transaction is active even after the customer leaves.
Who leaves the gas pump before the transaction is complete?
Posted on 6/9/26 at 9:44 pm to SlowFlowPro
My god you people are so evil
Posted on 6/9/26 at 9:45 pm to Grifola
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Correct, but the gas station coordinates to have their buddies lined up for free gas.
So it’s something like 7-11 mobs taking each other out?
Gas station mobsters. Next HBO series.
Posted on 6/9/26 at 9:45 pm to scrooster
That is a Felony theft. Dude should have taken a pic of the sale price, left, and came back with the law. Then find the charge on his Card and compare it to the pic. Put those low life f’rs away.
Also get a search warrant to check the video of who pulled in right after. Zap them too.
Also get a search warrant to check the video of who pulled in right after. Zap them too.
Posted on 6/9/26 at 9:46 pm to scrooster
this is an OT thread
not everything is political
not everything is political
Posted on 6/9/26 at 9:48 pm to Madking
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My god you people are so evil
For comment on stupidity of people?
And the news report doesn't seem to indicate the scam is by the owners of the store, FWIW, but I'm sure they're in on the conspiracy.
The scam doesn't really make sense for the owners to do it.
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