# Card Skimmer Locator > Scans for Bluetooth Low Energy card skimmers, providing alerts for potential threats. (iPhone/iPad app by RavenWorx.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/card-skimmer-locator/id1327927965 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [RavenWorx](https://appshunter.io/developer/319251752) - Category: Utilities, Shopping - Price: Free - Rating: 2.60/5 from 87 App Store ratings · 30 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 11.1 · 11 MB - Languages: English - Released: 2018-01-17 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/card-skimmer-locator/id1327927965/reviews.md ## What is Card Skimmer Locator? By using our App, we quickly scan for any card skimmers that are transmitting using Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE). If no devices are found, you will see a None Found image. If the scan detects a possible skimmer, it will display a warning sign as well as the possible name of the skimmer. This Card Skimmer Locator App will NOT locate all Card Skimmers (including those using BLE), so you must NOT rely on just this App, you must physically check all card readers to reduce your risk of falling victim to a Card Skimmer. This App should only be used as an additional means of protection and should NOT be the primary means to locating Card Skimmers. ## Key features - BLE signal scanning - Skimmer detection alerts - Displays possible skimmer name - None Found indicator ## Recent user reviews (10 of 30) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/card-skimmer-locator/id1327927965/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Doesn’t work *2024-08-27* Gotta be fake reviews. I tried this on active card skimmers and it said none found. Even turned on other Bluetooth devices and still said none found. I’m not sure what it’s looking for but it 100% is useless. ### 3/5 — Confused *2024-05-19* Sometimes when I open my app around Bluetooth, it says that a scammer was found, but then it goes right back to the screen of saying a SKIMMER was not found. Now I know this app picks up Bluetooth devices, but I’m confused if I’m actually picking up a skimmer because it goes to the “not found” screen , right after it says a skimmer was found. Can someone help me out? ### 1/5 — Check i! *2022-09-24* If you have anything blue tooth , turn it on and try this app. It won’t find it. It does not work at all. ### 1/5 — No longer works *2022-04-29* I used to love this app but now it keeps telling me I need to activate blue tooth even though it’s already on. Useless now. ### 4/5 — Seems to be working well *2020-11-12* After my card being scammed at a car wash last year, I found this app. I have been using it for several months. It hasn’t shown any activity, but I haven’t had a problem either. ### 1/5 — App copies from system clipboard on use! *2020-10-09, version 1.0* Do not use. App may be stealing clipboard contents including passwords and sensitive data. ### 1/5 — Quit working *2020-09-26, version 1.0* Used to work. Not anymore I get an error to turn on Bluetooth ### 1/5 — Doesn't work *2020-05-10* Keeps giving me an error message that I need to turn on my Bluetooth when it's already on. ### 1/5 — Scan check *2020-05-01* Now the app lost connection and says to turn Bluetooth on and it’s on, unable to use anymore ### 5/5 — Works Great! *2020-03-03* A year or so ago, when I had my number skimmed, I made a list of every monthly payment my card makes and apps where my number is stored (food, travel, etc) so that it wouldn’t be as difficult to set everything back up, should it happen again. I was glad I did, because it was skimmed twice in less than a month recently. Since I use my card to earn flight points, my number is stored for THIRTY-SEVEN monthly payments and apps. And since I drive for a living, I’m kind of a sitting duck for thieves at gas pumps. This app works like a dream. It instantly finds my 2nd phone every time I open it, and I’ve already found a gas pump with a possible skimmer. Having to open the app at every pump is well worth not having to set up a new card for 37 different things, and it’s still faster and safer than going inside and having to leave my card as a “deposit” to turn the pump on (unsafe af) or setting the pump at a certain amount which may not fill my truck all the way up, and if I overshoot the amount, having to be refunded the difference, which is also a bit sketchy. Bottom line: very, very worth it. ## Frequently asked questions about Card Skimmer Locator ### What does the Card Skimmer Locator app do? This app scans for devices transmitting via Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) that might be card skimmers. If a potential skimmer is detected, it will display a warning sign and its possible name. ### How does the app detect card skimmers? The app utilizes Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) scanning to identify any signals being transmitted by devices that could be card skimmers. It provides an alert if such a signal is found. ### Is this app free to use? Yes, the application is available for free. There are no associated costs for downloading or using its core features. ### Can I rely solely on this app to find all card skimmers? No, you should not rely solely on this app. It is designed as an additional means of protection and will NOT locate all card skimmers, especially those not using BLE. Always physically check card readers. ### What should I do if the app detects a possible skimmer? If the app displays a warning sign and a possible skimmer name, it indicates a potential threat. You should then proceed to physically inspect the card reader to confirm and reduce your risk. ## Version history (last 1 release) ### 1.0 — 2018-01-17 This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. ## Apps similar to Card Skimmer Locator | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Harris Central Appraisal Dist](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/harris-central-appraisal-dist/id1056225999) | 2.0 (182) | Free | Utilities | | [ADOT Alerts](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/adot-alerts/id1275241451) | 2.6 (86) | Free | Utilities | | [OnTech Smart Support](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ontech-smart-support/id1496052028) | 2.9 (17) | Free | Utilities | | [Malwarebytes - Mobile Security](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/malwarebytes-mobile-security/id1327105431) | 4.5 (100,684) | Free | Utilities | | [MyClayElectric](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myclayelectric/id1548748947) | 3.0 (47) | Free | Utilities | | [Winegard – TV Signal Finder](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/winegard-tv-signal-finder/id1273395282) | 2.4 (100) | Free | Utilities | --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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