According to the SUBASE website, "The U.S. Navy's submarine force has the world's most capable submarines, manned by the world's best trained and motivated submariners. During a political or military confrontation, anypotential adversary must assume that United States Navy submarines "are present" and consider the consequences."

GROTON, Conn. - Over the last few months, SUBASE command members have reported unauthorized credit card purchases on their personal credit card accounts occurring at retail stores and service stations throughout the country.

None of the naval members were "physically present" in these states and all were in possession of their personal credit cards. Based on this information, it appears that the naval members had their credit cards skimmed and subsequently cloned. Although cloning of credit cards in not considered new, over the last several years, this type of fraud is becoming increasing common with numerous incidents being reported.

Cloning is accomplished by unscrupulous individuals using a cell phone-sized device known as a "skimmer" wherein they are able to swipe the credit card or the leaked credit card information which captures the data on the magnetic strip of the card. The criminal can utilize this information to transfer the data and create a "new" credit card or activate an expired old credit card. The skimming device, costing less than $300 can hold numerous credit card/debit card numbers allowing a thief to later make a duplicate version of the credit or debit card.

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