Trump Administration DESTROYS Card Skimming Rings

(Oldglorychronicle.com) – The Secret Service’s massive 2025 crackdown on card skimming operations saved hardworking Americans over $400 million while protecting our most vulnerable citizens from criminal theft of their food assistance benefits.

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Secret Service prevented more than $400 million in fraud through coordinated nationwide operations
Over 9,000 businesses visited and 60,000 payment terminals inspected across dozens of cities
411 illegal skimming devices removed, protecting EBT recipients and other cardholders
Criminal organizations specifically targeted food assistance benefits, harming vulnerable families

Trump Administration Delivers Real Results Against Financial Crime

The U.S. Secret Service conducted an unprecedented nationwide assault on card skimming operations throughout 2025, demonstrating the kind of decisive law enforcement action Americans expect. Working with federal, state, and local partners across dozens of cities including Los Angeles, New York, Atlanta, and Miami, agents systematically dismantled criminal networks that prey on honest citizens. This comprehensive approach represents exactly the proactive enforcement patriots demand from their government.

Criminal Networks Target America’s Most Vulnerable Citizens

These sophisticated criminal operations specifically targeted Electronic Benefit Transfer cards, stealing food assistance from low-income families who depend on these benefits for basic nutrition. Skimming devices were strategically placed on ATMs, gas pumps, and point-of-sale terminals to capture card data and PIN numbers. The criminals then cloned cards to drain benefits accounts, leaving vulnerable families without access to essential food assistance while enriching organized crime networks.

Massive Scale of Operations Shows Government Commitment

The sheer scope of this enforcement action reveals the Trump administration’s serious commitment to protecting American families from financial predators. Secret Service agents visited over 9,000 businesses and inspected nearly 60,000 payment terminals, physically removing 411 illegal skimming devices before criminals could retrieve stolen data. Assistant Director Kyo Dolan emphasized this represents “only the start” of efforts to investigate and dismantle criminal organizations behind these schemes.

Protecting Constitutional Values Through Effective Enforcement

This operation exemplifies how proper law enforcement protects individual liberty and family security without government overreach. Rather than imposing burdensome regulations on businesses, the Secret Service provided education and guidance while removing immediate threats. Officials advise consumers to inspect terminals for tampering, use tap-to-pay when possible, and run debit cards as credit to avoid PIN capture. This balanced approach respects both business operations and citizen safety while delivering tangible results against organized crime.

The success of these operations demonstrates how focused, well-coordinated law enforcement can protect American families without expanding government bureaucracy. By stopping over $400 million in fraud and safeguarding benefits for those who need them most, the Secret Service delivered measurable victories for hardworking taxpayers and vulnerable citizens alike.