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Skimming dirtbags hover over ATM’s with secret camera to record passwords; cops need help to identify them

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Evidence indicates the suspect is inserting into ATM machines a discreet device that records the magnetic strip information on the card. An overhead camera, also installed by the suspect at the ATM, is believed to be recording each customer’s password. Once the information is stolen, it can be used to make unauthorized transactions. Police believe the amount of money stolen at this time is more than $100,000. The suspect is believed to be operating in multiple counties in Maryland and possibly in one or more surrounding states. Skimming and data security are said to be industry-wide challenges and other banks in the region have reportedly been impacted by similar events in recent months

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Southern Md. Police Beat: Chau Pham charged with burglary at Queen Anne’s Apartments

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LEXINGTON PARK, MD. – Maryland State Police report that on Monday, November 3, 2014 at 12:38 am, TFC S. Ditoto responded to the 21000 block of Eric Road for a reported burglary. Investigation revealed that Chau V. Pham, 42, of Lexington Park, had forced open a door and entered the residence. Mr. Pham was arrested and charged with Burglary – Fourth Degree, Malicious Destruction of Property Less than $1,000.00, and Trespass on Private Property. He was transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center and held pending a bond review with the District Court Commissioner.