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Skimmers Target Shoppers at King of Prussia Mall, Willow Grove Mall Primark Stores

Your credit and debit card information could have been put at risk if you shopped at a popular clothing store in two Montgomery County Malls.

Primark US Corp. is warning customers to check their credit and debit card statements after discovering card skimmers at several of their locations, including the King of Prussia and Willow Grove Park malls.

In a post on the clothing company’s website, officials announced that the skimmers were discovered on Oct. 17 at five locations in Pennsylvania, New Jersey (Raceway Mall in Freehold), Massachusetts and Connecticut. The skimmers were immediately removed and law enforcement notified.

Skimmers are devices that steal data from the magnetic strip of payment cards. Criminals can then use the data to make fake cards or to charge purchases online.

The devices are usually smaller than a deck of cards and the average user may not notice them. 

The company believes that some, but not all, transactions from July 29 through the discovery of the devices in October may be impacted.

The company says it contacted local law enforcement and that the devices were removed immediately after being discovered. Upper Merion Township Police Lt. Michael Martin told NBC10 his agency removed the device at the King of Prussia Mall and have spoken with other agencies in various states about the investigation.

Primark encouraged customers to check credit and debit card statements and their credit report. The company said it is working with authorities to identify the suspects involved in placing the skimmers. [[238904721, C]]

As of Friday, Upper Merion police hadn't heard from any victims, said Martin.

The company stressed that it does not store customer card data on any of its systems and that there was no attempt to access Primark systems.

"We sincerely regret that this happened and will continue to put the right measures in place to maintain the security of your information," Primark posted.

For more information, visit the Primark website or contact them at 1-866-611-5796.

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