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17 card skimmers found during Secret Service operation in Los Angeles area
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk Elizabeth Chavolla , as published by NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)
· August 14, 2026
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A three-day operation led by federal agencies resulted in the removal of 17 payment card skimming devices across the greater Los Angeles area, preventing an estimated $17.7 million in potential losses, officials said. Joint Operation LAX, led by the U.S. Secret Service and the U.S. Department of...
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Key points 7 million in potential losses, officials said. A three-day operation led by federal agencies resulted in the removal of 17 payment card skimming devices across the greater Los Angeles area, preventing an estimated $17. More Local Today’s briefing Local events
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