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		<title>By: Protection at the Gas Pumps &#124; Gas Skimmer &#8211; Guard Yourself Now</title>
		<link>http://bobarno.com/thiefhunters/2009/06/new-skimmers/#comment-2858</link>
		<dc:creator>Protection at the Gas Pumps &#124; Gas Skimmer &#8211; Guard Yourself Now</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Sep 2011 00:57:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>[...] Gas pump skimmers attached in 11 seconds *Credit card skimmers found at local gas stations Protection at the Gas Pumps&#124;Gas Skimmer I want to spend Cash Only &#124;Gas Skimmer&#124;Credit Card Protectio...00012554417xsmall/&quot; rel=&quot;attachment wp-att-1082&quot;&gt;[/caption] I am not one to use a Debit card and I [...]</description>
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		<title>By: Thiefhunters in Paradise &#187; Gas pump skimmers attached in 11 seconds</title>
		<link>http://bobarno.com/thiefhunters/2009/06/new-skimmers/#comment-1055</link>
		<dc:creator>Thiefhunters in Paradise &#187; Gas pump skimmers attached in 11 seconds</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Mar 2010 18:36:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>[...] Breaking news from Las Vegas Metro&#8217;s Kim Thomas, the fraud cop featured in my story on credit card skimmers hidden in gas pumps. [...]</description>
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		<title>By: New Skimmers &#171; Road Flares</title>
		<link>http://bobarno.com/thiefhunters/2009/06/new-skimmers/#comment-1054</link>
		<dc:creator>New Skimmers &#171; Road Flares</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Mar 2010 11:58:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>[...] out the latest generation of skimmers. Three and a half inches long, by a quarter inch high and a half inch wide. Installs in [...]</description>
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		<title>By: Thiefhunters in Paradise &#187; Shoulder-surfers and pseudo-cops in Sweden</title>
		<link>http://bobarno.com/thiefhunters/2009/06/new-skimmers/#comment-871</link>
		<dc:creator>Thiefhunters in Paradise &#187; Shoulder-surfers and pseudo-cops in Sweden</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:46:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>[...] and haven&#039;t been able to determine how the skimming operation has been carried out.&#8221; I have advised [...]</description>
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		<title>By: Randolph Muscarella</title>
		<link>http://bobarno.com/thiefhunters/2009/06/new-skimmers/#comment-783</link>
		<dc:creator>Randolph Muscarella</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2009 01:07:43 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Here is my story which just happened to me in &quot;Paradise&quot;
I am still in shock  with little hope.
This happened in Panama. Please read on..

This is Randolph Michael Muscarella

Below are the illegal transaction on my account.

Ok here is what happen on the 18th of Aug I received $55,409 in my account from a wire transfer and then starting on Aug 31st someone with a forge passport went into all the branches of Banco Universal in Panama City and in 3 days took all my money. The only ones that knew of the bank wire was Banco Universal and the buyers. I told no one else. You can see on my online statement that  I had very little money in this account before the wire transfer and also
Banco Universal gave out all my $53,000 in just 3 days and no one at the bank questioned my signature or asked this person who was a impostor of me to talk to a manager. Now in the country of Panama almost every bank does not scan a copy of your photo for the bank tellers to see. They only go by your signature and ID number. Which means anyone that has your account number  can go in with a forge Passport and take out all your money. And that happened to me im Panama less than 2 weeks ago.It get worst thiswas my life savings.

The manager who I talked to in Panama city was a Mr. Fabrega his phone numbers are 214-2185 and 214-2184. This manager admitted to me on the phone that he was aware that a person came in pretending to be me and he felt sorry and is investigating the matter ha! This manager told me that unless it can be proven it was a inside job their issurance would not cover my loss and they will not return my money!
As you can see  by my account statement below this happened in all 3 branches on the same day for 3 straight days in a row. Never was this person questioned or asked to see a bank manager. Never was I call on the phone to  question the large amounts taken out on the same day for 3 days. Nothing at all

I was more than shocked at this that these thieves were able to do this with my bank Banco Universal.
I was currently out of the country when this crime happened and I heard that in Panama they target foregieners who have accounts in Panama but are not in the country to do anything right away when they catch it on their account.
Now I will be in Panama with no money left not even enough to fly back home to the US.
I have 2 lawyers that are helping and allowing me to pay when or if I get my money back. Aslo a PI is helping but still I have little hope even though this is outright bank fraud down here in Panama it is almost impossible to get your money back. The worst part is I will be left alone in a foregien country with nothing! To make matters much worse I sold my home here on Margarita Island because my Mom is very ill she just has her 3rd MRI and does not look good.  $40,000 which is a large part of money from my house sale was going to help here with aftercare which her insurance will not cover. I am so sick over this that a bank can give all my money away to the wrong person and not return it to me.

Take a look at my bank statement and see how this bank gave away all my money. Retiro means withdrawl from $56,000 to $2,400 in 3 days.

If there is anyone that has good connections in Panama please let me know Iam so depressed.

My life was taken awy from me.

InformaciÃ³n General	image
Nombre:	RANDOLPH MICHAEL MUSCARELLA	 	Fecha:	07 Sep 2009
Cuenta:	xxxxxxxxxxxxxx	 	Hora:	08:53:47
Saldos
Saldo:	$2,437.75
Importe Retenido:	$.00
Saldo Disponible:	$2,437.75
	
	
Fecha	TransacciÃ³n	dÃ©bito	crÃ©dito	Saldo
01 ago 2009	Saldo Anterior	
	
	154.18
18 ago 2009	TRANSF. INTERNACIONALES	
	55,409.08	55,563.26
29 ago 2009	INTERESES	
	74.49	55,637.75
31 ago 2009	RETIRO	5,000.00	
	50,637.75
31 ago 2009	RETIRO	7,000.00	
	43,637.75
31 ago 2009	RETIRO 	7,000.00	
	36,637.75
01 sep 2009	RETIRO	6,000.00 	
	30,637.75
01 sep 2009	RETIRO	6,500.00	
	24,137.75
01 sep 2009	RETIRO	6,700.00	
	17,437.75
03 sep 2009	RETIRO	7,500.00	
	9,937.75
03 sep 2009	RETIRO	7,500.00	
	2,437.75
07 sep 2009	Saldo a las 08:55 AM 	
	
	2,437.75</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Here is my story which just happened to me in &#8220;Paradise&#8221;<br />
I am still in shock  with little hope.<br />
This happened in Panama. Please read on..</p>
<p>This is Randolph Michael Muscarella</p>
<p>Below are the illegal transaction on my account.</p>
<p>Ok here is what happen on the 18th of Aug I received $55,409 in my account from a wire transfer and then starting on Aug 31st someone with a forge passport went into all the branches of Banco Universal in Panama City and in 3 days took all my money. The only ones that knew of the bank wire was Banco Universal and the buyers. I told no one else. You can see on my online statement that  I had very little money in this account before the wire transfer and also<br />
Banco Universal gave out all my $53,000 in just 3 days and no one at the bank questioned my signature or asked this person who was a impostor of me to talk to a manager. Now in the country of Panama almost every bank does not scan a copy of your photo for the bank tellers to see. They only go by your signature and ID number. Which means anyone that has your account number  can go in with a forge Passport and take out all your money. And that happened to me im Panama less than 2 weeks ago.It get worst thiswas my life savings.</p>
<p>The manager who I talked to in Panama city was a Mr. Fabrega his phone numbers are 214-2185 and 214-2184. This manager admitted to me on the phone that he was aware that a person came in pretending to be me and he felt sorry and is investigating the matter ha! This manager told me that unless it can be proven it was a inside job their issurance would not cover my loss and they will not return my money!<br />
As you can see  by my account statement below this happened in all 3 branches on the same day for 3 straight days in a row. Never was this person questioned or asked to see a bank manager. Never was I call on the phone to  question the large amounts taken out on the same day for 3 days. Nothing at all</p>
<p>I was more than shocked at this that these thieves were able to do this with my bank Banco Universal.<br />
I was currently out of the country when this crime happened and I heard that in Panama they target foregieners who have accounts in Panama but are not in the country to do anything right away when they catch it on their account.<br />
Now I will be in Panama with no money left not even enough to fly back home to the US.<br />
I have 2 lawyers that are helping and allowing me to pay when or if I get my money back. Aslo a PI is helping but still I have little hope even though this is outright bank fraud down here in Panama it is almost impossible to get your money back. The worst part is I will be left alone in a foregien country with nothing! To make matters much worse I sold my home here on Margarita Island because my Mom is very ill she just has her 3rd MRI and does not look good.  $40,000 which is a large part of money from my house sale was going to help here with aftercare which her insurance will not cover. I am so sick over this that a bank can give all my money away to the wrong person and not return it to me.</p>
<p>Take a look at my bank statement and see how this bank gave away all my money. Retiro means withdrawl from $56,000 to $2,400 in 3 days.</p>
<p>If there is anyone that has good connections in Panama please let me know Iam so depressed.</p>
<p>My life was taken awy from me.</p>
<p>InformaciÃ³n General	image<br />
Nombre:	RANDOLPH MICHAEL MUSCARELLA	 	Fecha:	07 Sep 2009<br />
Cuenta:	xxxxxxxxxxxxxx	 	Hora:	08:53:47<br />
Saldos<br />
Saldo:	$2,437.75<br />
Importe Retenido:	$.00<br />
Saldo Disponible:	$2,437.75</p>
<p>Fecha	TransacciÃ³n	dÃ©bito	crÃ©dito	Saldo<br />
01 ago 2009	Saldo Anterior	</p>
<p>	154.18<br />
18 ago 2009	TRANSF. INTERNACIONALES<br />
	55,409.08	55,563.26<br />
29 ago 2009	INTERESES<br />
	74.49	55,637.75<br />
31 ago 2009	RETIRO	5,000.00<br />
	50,637.75<br />
31 ago 2009	RETIRO	7,000.00<br />
	43,637.75<br />
31 ago 2009	RETIRO 	7,000.00<br />
	36,637.75<br />
01 sep 2009	RETIRO	6,000.00<br />
	30,637.75<br />
01 sep 2009	RETIRO	6,500.00<br />
	24,137.75<br />
01 sep 2009	RETIRO	6,700.00<br />
	17,437.75<br />
03 sep 2009	RETIRO	7,500.00<br />
	9,937.75<br />
03 sep 2009	RETIRO	7,500.00<br />
	2,437.75<br />
07 sep 2009	Saldo a las 08:55 AM 	</p>
<p>	2,437.75</p>
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		<title>By: charlie</title>
		<link>http://bobarno.com/thiefhunters/2009/06/new-skimmers/#comment-718</link>
		<dc:creator>charlie</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2009 19:58:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>I belive it&#039;s becoming increasingly difficult to fight credit card fraud/identity theft nowadays. All that is required is a simple piece of information and hey presto you got a new identity! And i hear the skimmers are planted by experienced professional gang&#039;s is this true?  
 
 
 
GREAT POST I AWAIT THE NEXT ONE!</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I belive it&#8217;s becoming increasingly difficult to fight credit card fraud/identity theft nowadays. All that is required is a simple piece of information and hey presto you got a new identity! And i hear the skimmers are planted by experienced professional gang&#8217;s is this true?  </p>
<p>GREAT POST I AWAIT THE NEXT ONE!</p>
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		<title>By: yelm</title>
		<link>http://bobarno.com/thiefhunters/2009/06/new-skimmers/#comment-717</link>
		<dc:creator>yelm</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2009 17:09:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>astounding!  Here&#039;s my own tale..  Went to a bank, sat in the waiting area.  Heard the banker talking to an older lady.  Asking her all the important info to set up a cd.  And repeating every word out loud.  We heard her address, ssn, acct # etc.  Got up, told the banker we saw a privacy invasion, and left.  He didn&#039;t care.  Got home, I called corp. office, got to some high level guy, told him my story.  He didn&#039;t care either.  His only comment, we&#039;ll look into it.  Easy low tech way for a crook to collect  info.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>astounding!  Here&#8217;s my own tale..  Went to a bank, sat in the waiting area.  Heard the banker talking to an older lady.  Asking her all the important info to set up a cd.  And repeating every word out loud.  We heard her address, ssn, acct # etc.  Got up, told the banker we saw a privacy invasion, and left.  He didn&#8217;t care.  Got home, I called corp. office, got to some high level guy, told him my story.  He didn&#8217;t care either.  His only comment, we&#8217;ll look into it.  Easy low tech way for a crook to collect  info.</p>
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		<title>By: Bambi</title>
		<link>http://bobarno.com/thiefhunters/2009/06/new-skimmers/#comment-716</link>
		<dc:creator>Bambi</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2009 14:55:07 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>You&#039;re right, Terry, the small skimmer in the photo is not the tiny, 3.5&quot; x .5&quot; x .25&quot; one described. The &quot;Bic-lighter&quot; sized one is also new, taken from the apron of a waiter. The one I did not show, but described, is one that fits on the front of an ATM. Want a photo of that one? Okay! In the next installment.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>You&#8217;re right, Terry, the small skimmer in the photo is not the tiny, 3.5&#8243; x .5&#8243; x .25&#8243; one described. The &#8220;Bic-lighter&#8221; sized one is also new, taken from the apron of a waiter. The one I did not show, but described, is one that fits on the front of an ATM. Want a photo of that one? Okay! In the next installment.</p>
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		<title>By: Terry Jones</title>
		<link>http://bobarno.com/thiefhunters/2009/06/new-skimmers/#comment-715</link>
		<dc:creator>Terry Jones</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:18:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>The object shown next to the tape measure isn&#039;t the latest generation? It&#039;s not 1/2&quot; or 1/4&quot;, looks more like 3/4&quot; - or is that an optical effect?</description>
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