Illegal Immigrants Living in SoCal Charged in ATM Skimming Conspiracy

Four of six illegal immigrants charged for their alleged roles in a “skimming” scheme in at least six states, were scheduled to appear in a Rhode Island court July 9, after they were arrested on suspicion of stealing more than $300,000 in cash from victims’ bank accounts and making countless retail purchases, according to federal officials. The crimes involved suspects installing “skimming” devices on ATMs and at retail store checkouts. The devices captured credit card, debit, and federal benefit card data and personal identification numbers, which were used to create new cards to withdraw cash or to make purchases, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Rhode Island....