Criminals aren't using screws at gas pumps to scam customers, despite warnings
· Snopes.com
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- • A Virginia police department spread a hoax warning about gas pump scams.
- • The warning claimed criminals inserted screws to keep transactions open.
- • No evidence supports the claim, debunking the widespread warning.
Source Summary
A Virginia police department's inaccurate Facebook post resulted in numerous local ABC, CBS, FOX and NBC news affiliates spreading a hoax warning.
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