Skimming Device Found At Local Woodburn Dollar Tree Store
- 09/29/25
[Woodburn, OR] – The Woodburn Police Department is warning the community after a card skimming device was discovered on a payment terminal at the Dollar Tree store in Woodburn.
The device was located and removed on Sunday, September 21, 2025. Based on initial evidence, investigators believe the device was placed on the terminal on September 14, 2025.
A skimmer is an illegal device used by criminals to capture credit or debit card information during legitimate transactions.
The Woodburn Police Department urges anyone who made purchases at the Dollar Tree between September 14 and September 21, 2025, to take the following precautions:
- Review your bank and credit card statements for unauthorized or suspicious transactions.
- Report any fraudulent charges immediately to your financial institution and local law enforcement.
- If you suspect your card information may have been compromised, place a fraud alert on your credit file and request a new card from your bank or card issuer.
Woodburn Police is aware that similar skimming devices have recently been recovered by law enforcement agencies in surrounding counties (Multnomah and Washington). The investigation into this incident remains ongoing.
Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Woodburn Police Department at 503-982-2345.
Skimming Device Found At Local Woodburn Dollar Tree Store
- 09/29/25
[Woodburn, OR] – The Woodburn Police Department is warning the community after a card skimming device was discovered on a payment terminal at the Dollar Tree store in Woodburn.
The device was located and removed on Sunday, September 21, 2025. Based on initial evidence, investigators believe the device was placed on the terminal on September 14, 2025.
A skimmer is an illegal device used by criminals to capture credit or debit card information during legitimate transactions.
The Woodburn Police Department urges anyone who made purchases at the Dollar Tree between September 14 and September 21, 2025, to take the following precautions:
- Review your bank and credit card statements for unauthorized or suspicious transactions.
- Report any fraudulent charges immediately to your financial institution and local law enforcement.
- If you suspect your card information may have been compromised, place a fraud alert on your credit file and request a new card from your bank or card issuer.
Woodburn Police is aware that similar skimming devices have recently been recovered by law enforcement agencies in surrounding counties (Multnomah and Washington). The investigation into this incident remains ongoing.
Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Woodburn Police Department at 503-982-2345.