GAS PUMP SCAM

 

GAS PUMP SCAM

 

Along with skimmers, microcameras etc., there’s another couple gasoline pumping frauds being perpetrated, incorrect $/ gallon setting on pump, or incorrect volume pumped setting. 

 

Always check the first gallon before pumping more – simply to MATCH the PRICE (advertised) against the ONE gallon pumped into my car. (but can’t check that I actually got 1 gallon, not less) without bringing along a one gallon gas can that you would pour directly into your tank.

 

A SHELL station in Mesa, Arizona) had the price 12 cents per gallon HIGHER than the advertised price on the pump and the sign out front. That particular SHELL station was being operated by 2 men from India.

At any rate you can call the official number on the gas pump. In some case, they even have counterfeit official stickers to put on the pumps when they re-calibrate. The State seldom physically inspects the pumps as it is very labor intensive, so it often goes overlooked for months or years which is why you should call.

But by all means if you are overcharged take your receipt inside and demand a refund. You will get it.

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