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Skimming is a method of stealing credit card information by using a small electronic device that scans and stores card data from the magnetic stripe. It can be done manually by a corrupt retail store employee who surreptitiously skims customers' cards, or by criminals who place a skimming device on top of a regular credit card reader (usually [..]
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Skimming is a method that fraudsters use to illegally obtain credit card information. This is done using a method of using a small electronic device called a skimmer, to swipe and store hundreds of vi [..]
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Skimming is reading a text to get the gist, the basic overall idea, rather than concentrating on absorbing all the details. For instance, many people skim read a newspaper article just to get a quick [..]
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A process of reading quickly through text while visually searching for relevant details and main ideas. People often skim read when they have lots of material to read in a limited amount of time.
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The act of producing unauthorized copy of an electronic security device while it is being used for its intended purpose. Note: Originally, skimming meant making an illegal copy of a credit card or a bank card when the original was being used correctly. Typical methods of skimming involve use of a modified reader that reads and stores all the inform [..]
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This strategy is used when reading to quickly identify the main ideas in a text.
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The rapid and superficial reading to get an idea of what it is about. Read also scanning.
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The surreptitious or unauthorized use of an electronic reading device to obtain radio frequency identification (RFID) data from an unsuspecting person in possession of an object that has an embedded m [..]
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Removing or hold back dirt or slag from the surface of the molten metal before or during pouring.
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the process of removing the top layer of yeast that forms on the head of the brew during primary fermentation (with a tool known as a skimming oar). Brewers can utilize this process to save the yeast [..]
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Removal of separated solids from the surface of a volume of water
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The practice of obtaining information from a data storage device without the owner’s knowledge. Skimming is typically associated with magnetic stripe-based credit cards.
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Fitting fraudulent devices to ATMs in order to clone customers' cards
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Skimming is a type of credit card fraud. It occurs where criminals place a device to ‘skim’ your credit card details on an ATM or payment machine at a retail premises to make a copy they can use.
Source: mbna.co.uk

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An illegal method of stealing credit card information by using a small electronic device that scans and stores card data. The stolen credit card information can be used to make fraudulent purchases or [..]
Source: stlouisfed.org

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Skimming is a fraudulent practice of using a small device to scan the magnetic strip on a credit card, and record its information. Skimming is also a new product pricing strategy that involves setting [..]
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(v) move or pass swiftly and lightly over the surface of(n) the act of removing floating material from the surface of a liquid(n) reading or glancing through quickly(n) failure to declare income in or [..]
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The act of reading over text quickly to understand the overall concepts.
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Stealing credit card information during an otherwise legitimate transaction. Skimming occurs when the information thief photocopies credit card receipts or uses a small electronic device added to a cr [..]
Source: bankofamerica.com

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Captures the track data from the magnetic stripe on a credit card, Debit Card or ATM card via a device that is illegally added to the ATM card-swiper. A criminal installs a "card skimmer” on an A [..]
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This is when your card has been copied at a cash machine or pay counter. Make sure you never let your cards out of your sight, especially in bars, restaurants and petrol stations.
Source: co-operativebank.co.uk (offline)

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When an unauthorized second copy of a credit or debit card is taken by an emloyee at a store by using a storage device that copies the details held within the card's magnetic strip.
Source: safecu.org

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Using a machine to remove oil or scum from the surface of the water.
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Using a machine to remove oil or scum from the surface of the water.
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Using a machine to remove oil or scum from the surface of the water.
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Removing cream from the surface of milk, fat from the tops of gravies and sauces or frothy scum from broths or jam and jellies during cooking.
Source: thecookinginn.com

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Removing a floating layer by passing a utensil under it (ladle) as in skimming cream from milk.
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Copying the magnetic stripe details of a payment card with a card reader, for use in counterfeiting.
Source: cifas.org.uk

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Card skimming is the illegal copying of information from the magnetic strip of a credit or debit card, to create a fake or 'cloned' card which allows access to a victim's financial accounts.
Source: austrac.gov.au (offline)

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An electronic method of capturing someone’s personal information employed by identity.
Source: financialgenius.usbank.com (offline)

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Captures the track data from the magnetic stripe on a credit card, Debit Card or ATM card via a device that is illegally added to the ATM swiper.
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Thieves implant a data storage device at an ATM or retail checkout terminal that reads (or "skims") the magnetic strip on your credit or debit card as you swipe it. You still physica [..]
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using a machine to remove oil or scum from the surface of the water.
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Reading or looking at material quickly to gain an overview of the content.
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When an unauthorized second copy of a credit or debit card is taken by an employee at a store by using a storage device that copies the details held within the card’s magnetic strip.
Source: uhcu.org (offline)

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   Skimming is any attempt to acquire the data from a credit or debit card transaction. At its simplest, it is stealing credit card receipts.  Skimming and Payments Security
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Employee accepts payment from a customer but does not record the sale.
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Refers to the copying of the magnetic strip, finding out the PIN and duplicating the card. To do so, the thieves fit the ATM with a skimmer, i.e. a reading device that copies the data contained on the [..]
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setting prices high in order to attract the least price-sensitive customers and to generate profit quickly before competitors enter the market and start to force prices down. Slice of life
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A form of white-collar crime, skimming is slang for taking cash "off the top" of the daily receipts of a business (or from any cash transaction involving a third interested party) and offici [..]
Source: en.wikipedia.org

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A form of white-collar crime, skimming is slang for taking cash "off the top" of the daily receipts of a business (or from any cash transaction involving a third interested party) and offici [..]
Source: en.wikipedia.org

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Skimming refers to the illegal transfer of funds from casinos to outside personnel without official documentation. Skimmed money is usually transferred in cash to evade taxes and to fund organized cri [..]
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