Three LA Men Accused of Gas Pump-Skimming Scam
In recent news, three men from the Los Angeles area, 32-year-old David Karapetyan, 30-year-old Zhrayr Zamanyan and 31-year-old Edwin Hamazaspyan, have been caught and accused of a gas pump-skimming scan.
It is being is reported that they would drive to different gas stations, took keys to unlock the pumps and then would use the devices to "skim," or record the information from credit cards and the like when customers inserted them into the machines.
When an employee at one of these gas stations saw one of these devices, they alerted police, who promptly set up a sting operation. By using a fake device, they waited for the men to come and collect it, arrested them once they did.
The defendants are now facing charges of felony identity theft and conspiracy. They are believed to have stolen over $150,000 from over 190 people.
If you or a loved one are facing fraud charges such as this, do not hesitate to contact a LA fraud defense lawyer at Okabe & Haushalter. By working with a skilled South Bay fraud attorney, you can take the steps necessary to defending your future and protecting your rights. Your future is simply too important to leave up to chance.