Skimming device found on downtown ATM -- and there could be more!

ATLANTA — Atlanta police sent Channel 2 Action News a photo of a skimming device found on an ATM in downtown Atlanta, and they think there may be more.

As Saturday's big Southeastern Conference championship game approaches, Atlanta police are warning the public.

We've been warning our viewers about skimmers, which are small devices that can steal your debit and credit card information.

Police are investigating after one of the devices was found at the CVS Pharmacy on Peachtree Center Avenue.

Officials said someone went into the store Friday morning and tried to use the ATM machine, but when the person shook the card reader, the skimming device appeared.

Thieves using skimming devices on ATMs is nothing new, but police said what makes this incident so concerning is that when they looked at the device, it had a No. 4 on it, which means there could be more out there.

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“We have told officers to be aware of this and to look at ATMs and other devices, like (at) gas stations, where you use cards," said Sgt. John Chaffee, with the Atlanta Police Department.

"Any time I use an ATM or a gas station machine, I usually grab a hold of it to see if it comes off. If it’s loose and looks sketchy, I just don’t use it,” said Mylon Nelson, who said he was in town for the big game.

“It’s sad, but it’s kind of expected,” Kristen Nelson said.

Atlanta resident Cedric Johnson said he always stays extra vigilant, and he said he will be careful, especially this weekend.

“It doesn’t surprise me, because with the influx of people that's going to come is an increase in crime. People trying to get the upper hand on good people like myself," Johnson said.

No one has reported any kind of fraudulent activity, but again, the concern is there may be several more throughout metro Atlanta.

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