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It seems like there is a new story at least once per week discussing an ATM machine skimming scam that has occurred at a local merchant or gas station that people have lost money through. But do you know how to spot them?

Noodles & Company, with locations throughout Colorado, is a great stop for families who need a quick, good bite to eat. But we've also learned it's a favorite for criminals too.

It's sound advice to always check your credit card statements, but make sure to check them closely. Credit card fraudsters aren't always trying to rip you off for thousands of dollars, sometimes they're ripping off thousands of people for small amounts of cash. The Better Business Bureau says that a lot of people have had $9.84-charges to their credit cards and may not even know it.

"Why does a store clerk ask for your ZIP code when you buy something with a credit card?" Like most Americans, I had assumed the answer to this question was so that stores could figure out where customers are coming from, or that they were just verifying the billing address on the card. Turns out I was wrong on both counts. According to MSN Money simply knowing your name and zip code al