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Editor's note: The headline and story were corrected and updated throughout to reflect new information and statements related to an alleged theft scheme at gas stations spreading on social media.
As gas prices rise, more attention is being drawn to gas pump scams that allow thieves to continue charging purchases after a driver leaves the station.
The big picture: Gas theft is nothing new, but "these incidents always increase when prices increase," says Jeff Lenard, a spokesman for NACS, the global trade group for convenience stores and fuel retailers.
