Customers of Aldi supermarkets in Maryland and Virginia could be victims of identity theft, the company announced.
Rigged payment card machines were placed in stores between June and August in Northern Virginia stores and in many of Maryland’s 23 Aldi stores, according to company officials. The rigged machines stole debit and credit card information from customers across the country before the scam was discovered.
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Aldi officials said they reported the scam to federal officials and have since removed affected machines from all stores.
Customers who believe their payment cards were affected should contact their bank or payment card company and local law enforcement authorities, Aldi said.
Customers with questions can call the company at (877) 412-7152, Monday through Friday, between 8 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.
