Some gas station owners are falling victim to a sophisticated scam.

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  • ShittyBeatlesFCPres@lemmy.worldEnglish
    21·
    1 year ago

    It’s how it used to work in most of the US. Every once in awhile, you’d be in a rough area and have to pay ahead of time but it was rare. When they switched to credit/debit cards, it generally became “Pay inside if you can’t use a card.”

    It wasn’t much of a problem even when crime peaked in the U.S. (late 80’s and 90’s) and you could theoretically get away with it. Gas stations have always had security cameras.

    • abhibeckert@lemmy.worldEnglish
      12·
      1 year ago

      Australian pumps all have the capability to pay at the pump.

      It’s almost always restricted to fleet buyers (taxis, delivery vans, etc). If you’re a regular consumer they force you walk past a tasty array of chocolates and other addictive high margin products before you’re allowed to pay. They even give you a a couple bucks off your gas if you spend ten bucks on chocolate.