Joel Malkin

Joel Malkin

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Local Gas Station Owner Goes High Tech In Fighting Skimmers

New Study Documents Consumer Behavior When Gas Prices Fall

With 65 skimmers found on gas pumps at Palm Beach County gas stations so far this year, one West Delray Beach gas station owner is looking to technology to help fight the crime.  

Ally Esmaio has purchased brand new high tech gas pumps that feature an alarm which goes off to alert customers that someone has attempted to tamper with it in order to steal credit card information. 

Esmaio says the pumps cost $20,000 each, but are worth it to protect his customers and his business.

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