TUESDAY, JUNE 28, 2016 VOLUME 90 ■ ISSUE 123
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Card crisis
Lubbock police investigate card-skimming devices By MICHAEL CANTU
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fter a call last Thursday from the Valero Corner Store at 5002 Slide Road Lubbock police are now investigating how a card-skimming device ended up inside of a fuel pump. Recently, these devices have been becoming more prevalent in gas stations and less noticeable, according to a Lubbock Police Department news release. These devices are dangerous because they are able to steal information from people’s credit cards Lieutenant Ray Mendoza, public information officer for LPD, said. Cases like these have been happening more often in the area, he said, however this has been the first time that Lubbock police have been able to find one of these devices. Going about this investigation, officers staked out the location to see if the perpetrator was going to retrieve their device from the store, however no such thing has happened, Mendoza said. “They are really difficult to spot. These devices, like I said, are inside of the fuel pump,” he said. “So you can’t see it and they’re sitting right next to where you’re going to slide the
card in and out.” Because this is a nation-wide problem law enforcement is having, LPD has teamed up with gas station companies to figure out the best way to keep fuel pumps secure. However, one of the biggest problems with this is the key to open fuel panels to get inside the pump can be opened with a universal key, Mendoza said.
It saddens me just how these scams affect business. Just today I heard a woman saying she refused to use Valero based on the fact that they were subject to fraud. AUSTIN FAHRLENDER STUDENT Now a lot of companies are beginning to use separate locks in addition to the manufacturers lock to secure their fuel pumps, he said. “There is still going to be a lot of work to be done, and it’s going to take a lot of money to get those new locks installed, but we’re hoping that they do that soon,”
Mendoza said. For some students and residents, hearing of this news comes as both a surprise and a shame. It is with issues like this some companies can lose a lot of business, even though they were hardly at fault for the wrongdoings, Austin Fahrlender, a junior sociology major from Lubbock, said. With many instances like these, he said companies cannot make back what they lost in sales. “It saddens me just how these scams affect businesses,” Fahrlender said. “Just today I heard a woman saying she refused to used Valero based on the fact that they were subject to fraud.” The police department recommends people not use fuel pumps farthest away from cashiers because those who install these skimmers want to get a pump that will not be seen clearly, Mendoza said. They also recommend walking inside of the store to pay for fuel or use cash. “The (tip) that you’ll find the most useful is to constantly check your statements for fraudulent charges,” Mendoza said. The department, he said, also urges anyone with information to call their Crime Line at (806)7411000. MichaelCantuDT
CAREER
Students seek careers using online mediums By KODICHI NWANKWO Staff Writer
As college students work towards graduation, finding a job becomes an important next step in life. While some students look for jobs traditionally, many use LinkedIn. Launched on May 5, 2003, LinkedIn’s mission is to connect the world’s professionals to make them feel professional and successful according to their website. While it started in the living room of Co-Founder Reid Hoffman in 2002 with just about 20 sign ups, according to the website, it has become the world’s largest professional network with more than 433 million members in 200 countries and territories around the globe. Amy Bafford, associate director
for the University Career Center, said there are advantages and disadvantages to joining LinkedIn. “One of the advantages of joining LinkedIn is the connection it creates through network classmates, young professionals, companies by putting yourself out there and get jobs,” Bafford said. Bafford also said joining LinkedIn gives a sense of credibility when using the discussion piece. “Linked it gives credibility because employers can view your profiles and see the interesting things you post such writing samples or maybe an artwork,” Bafford said. “This shows them what your interests are.” While there are advantages with LinkedIn, there is also a disadvantage Bafford said.
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HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER
Tech HSC launches campus carry website The Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center started a website for people to get up-to-date information about campus carry and how it impacts their campus. Governor Greg Abbott signed Texas Senate Bill 11 into law last June, according to the website,
which will go into effect August 1. The bill allows people that have a concealed handgun license to carry a concealed weapon on a public university campus. The website has separate links on the front page that explain Texas Senate Bill 11, gives people further
information on HSC’s Campus Carry Policy 10.30, directs them to the Department of Public Safety’s website on handgun licensing and goes over frequently asked questions about the implementation of the campus carry bill. The HSC policy for campus
carry was developed with input from stakeholders, according to the website, as well as with the TTUHSC Campus Carry Working Group. The group aims to balance the needs of campus and the diverse campus population, according to the website. The website also shows different
signs that may be placed around the campus, pointing out that there are certain areas people cannot take concealed weapons into. For more information on campus carry and HSC, go to ttuhsc.edu/ campuscarry. @DailyToreador