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Craft Store Warns Consumers of Fraud

Michaels Store is warning consumers of credit and debit card fraud.

Michaels Stores Inc. is warning consumers that PIN pad tampering may have occurred in its Chicago-area stores and that customer credit and debit card information may have been compromised, the company said in a press release.

The company was contacted by banking and law enforcement authorities after some fraudulent debit card transactions were reported over the weekend.

Authorities believe the fraudulent transactions may be linked to legitimate transactions in Chicago-area Michaels stores.

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Some Libertyville residents have reported similar frauds in the area, according to a TribLocal report. Libertyville Police Lt. Scott Fabbri was quoted as saying the village has had around 30 similar reports, with a majority related to Michaels stores.

Consumers who have purchased items from a Michaels store with a debit or credit card are encouraged to monitor their statements, report any suspicious account activity, and change any PIN numbers and other account security settings.

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For additional information and updates, visit Michaels website at: www.michaels.com.


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