shimmers

Attention Texans: I Was Shimmed And It Can Happen To You
Attention Texans: I Was Shimmed And It Can Happen To You
Attention Texans: I Was Shimmed And It Can Happen To You
Shimming is the act of using a shimmer device that intercepts the data transmitted between your card and the payment terminal. They are much smaller and harder to detect than traditional skimming devices. They fit inside the card reader slot. You would need specialized equipment to detect them.