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While tracking down and stopping the thieves responsible is one part of the solution, it doesn't diminish the fact that credit card skimming is a real threat in the U.S. And self-checkout kiosks in particular seem to be a popular target. So, how can you protect yourself from card skimming? These sneaky devices can be difficult to spot, but taking a few extra minutes to examine point-of-sale terminals and ATMs can make all the difference.