The Dictionary of Internal Security

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skimming - noun MP3
 
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Def: the illegal copying of information from the magnetic strip of a credit or debit card
Example: In skimming the card's magnetic strip is copied to a duplicate card by means of a special device called a 'skimmer'.
 
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  • skimmer
 
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