▲ 617 ▼ Oregon lifts ban on self-serve gas, leaving N.J. as the only state prohibiting it (www.nbcnews.com) submitted 3 years ago* by MicroWave@lemmy.world to c/news@lemmy.world 185 comments fedilink hide all child comments For the first time in more than seven decades, drivers in Oregon are allowed to pump their own gas.
[–] cjsolx@lemmy.world 4 points 3 years ago (2 children) Fraud is a legitimate concern though. Skimmers are rampant, so I wonder if Oregon will see an uptick in card compromise. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] easydnesto@sh.itjust.works 7 points 3 years ago* That is a very good concern to have but even when the station’s had attendants, people still got skimmed at gas stations. It’s a concern that everyone should have at any place where you swipe or insert your card to pay. Banks, stores, ATM’s, etc permalink fedilink source parent [–] coffeekomrade@lemmy.ml 3 points 3 years ago so you take your hand, place it on the card reader and give it a shake. If the card reader is loose and can pull off its a skimmer. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] easydnesto@sh.itjust.works 7 points 3 years ago* That is a very good concern to have but even when the station’s had attendants, people still got skimmed at gas stations. It’s a concern that everyone should have at any place where you swipe or insert your card to pay. Banks, stores, ATM’s, etc permalink fedilink source parent
[–] coffeekomrade@lemmy.ml 3 points 3 years ago so you take your hand, place it on the card reader and give it a shake. If the card reader is loose and can pull off its a skimmer. permalink fedilink source parent