1
: that which is skimmed from a liquid
2
: the act or practice of using an electronic card reader (as on an ATM) to obtain data (such as a credit card number) secretly and illicitly
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Utilizing the contactless symbol on the reader significantly reduces the risk of card skimming, as your card never has to enter the physical slot where hidden devices are often installed.
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Lori Smith, Kansas City Star, 14 May 2026
According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), card skimming costs financial institutions and consumers more than $1 billion each year.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 14 May 2026
Then, in March, a man and woman were arrested in Alabama for allegedly installing skimming devices at several stores, including a Family Dollar, in the Mobile metro area.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 6 May 2026
And the back wallet pocket is RFID-blocking, which protects your credit cards and passport from electronic skimming.
—Chantelle Kincy, Travel + Leisure, 28 Apr. 2026
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Lori Smith, Kansas City Star, 14 May 2026
According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), card skimming costs financial institutions and consumers more than $1 billion each year.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 14 May 2026
Then, in March, a man and woman were arrested in Alabama for allegedly installing skimming devices at several stores, including a Family Dollar, in the Mobile metro area.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 6 May 2026
And the back wallet pocket is RFID-blocking, which protects your credit cards and passport from electronic skimming.
—Chantelle Kincy, Travel + Leisure, 28 Apr. 2026
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“Skimming.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skimming. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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