Skimming Devices Found At Big Y Stores In Naugatuck, Plainville

Big Y officials said they are “actively investigating” after two skimming devices were found at stores in Naugatuck and Plainville.

Jul 15, 2024 5:48 pm EDT | Updated Jul 15, 2024 5:55 pm EDT

NAUGATUCK, CT — Big Y officials said they are “actively investigating” after two skimming devices were found at stores in Connecticut.

In a news release Monday, store officials said they recently discovered an unknown person attached a skimming device to a single terminal at stores in Naugatuck and Plainville on June 29.

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Store officials said they are working with police to actively investigate the circumstances surrounding this incident.

“We have inspected all of our terminals and continue to do so,” the release reads. “If we learn that any particular customer’s information was compromised, we will promptly notify them and provide them with additional information so that they can take steps to protect themselves.”

Store officials also recommended customers review their bank and credit card statements for any signs of fraudulent activity.

Any customers with questions or concerns is encouraged to contact their bank or credit card company directly, store officials said.

There have been a growing number of card skimming reports across Connecticut over the past couple of months. Skimming devices have recently been found in Fairfield, Berlin and Wilton.

See related: ‘Skimming Device’ Discovered At Gas Station ATM In Fairfield

Any Big Y customers with questions or concerns about this incident can contact the store at 1-800-828-2688 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m