Scammers are trying to pump-switch at Philly gas station
NBC10 Philadelphia • • business
Key Points:
- Rising gas prices have led to an increase in pump-switching scams, where scammers pump extra gas on victims' tabs after pretending to help them.
- Two victims at a Center City Sunoco station reported unexpected charges far exceeding their actual fuel purchases, with one woman's $28 fill-up turning into a $150 bill.
- The scam involves individuals offering to pump gas or replace the nozzle but leaving the pump running, resulting in fraudulent charges on victims' credit cards.
- The gas station has posted warning signs about the scam, which has been an ongoing issue for about a year, while Philadelphia police are currently investigating.
- The Sunoco station is operated by 7-Eleven, which has yet to respond to requests for comment regarding the scam.
