JACKSON — Today, Attorney General Lynn Fitch announced the conclusion of a statewide operation to help businesses and consumers identify and report credit card skimmers used to steal personal information. During Operation S.A.F.E. (Skimmer and Fraud Enforcement), which ran from November 6 through November 20, more than 900 businesses were inspected and nearly 6,000 point-of-sale terminals were examined.

“Scammers are always finding new ways to steal your sensitive information, including the use of skimmer devices attached to the credit card readers we use in stores every day,” said Attorney General Fitch. “I am grateful to our local, state, and federal partners for their assistance throughout this operation. Through education and awareness, we can stop these criminals from defrauding Miss

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