Criminals are inserting screws in gas pump nozzle holders to keep transactions open after customers drive off, allowing the criminals to get free fuel. Rating: False (About this rating?) On June 7, ...
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Gas pump 'screw method' scam warning is a hoax
Criminals are inserting screws in gas pump nozzle holders to keep transactions open after customers drive off, allowing the criminals to get free fuel. Rating: False (About this rating?) In May 2026, ...
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The Real Story Behind the Viral "Gas Pump Screw Scam" That Has Drivers Panicking
A scary little warning has been making the rounds: thieves are supposedly jamming a screw into the gas pump nozzle cradle so the pump keeps running after you drive away, letting them fill their own ...
A Shell customer was surprised to see new gas pumps at one of the chain's locations. Rioo (@riootwotimes) documented his surprise at seeing the new fueling fixtures in a viral TikTok that's accrued ...
ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, Va. (WHSV/Gray News) — While high gas prices continue to be a concern for many drivers, police are warning people about a new scam that could cost them even more at the pump. A ...
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