There's a growing scam at gas stations that could leave drivers paying hundreds of dollars for fuel they never pumped.
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There's a growing scam at gas stations that could leave drivers paying hundreds of dollars for fuel they never pumped.
Why it matters: Sharply higher gas prices appear to be inspiring thieves to invent new schemes to manipulate pumps and drain victims' wallets.
How it works: A scammer quietly places a small screw or bolt in the nozzle cradle so the pump doesn't properly shut off after use.
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One petrol retailer says he is experiencing about five drive-offs a week at each forecourt, costing him thousands.
