The media is reporting an increase in theft at fueling stations nationwide. In addition to drive-offs, which tend to occur more frequently when fuel prices rise, thieves are using technology to steal fuel and gain access to customers' credit card information, leveraging vulnerabilities in the design of some fuel dispensers.
Dresser Wayne dispensers are designed with a variety of security features that help prevent theft and fraud.
However, the sophistication of these thefts presents a clear risk to fuel stations. To maximize security at the pump, fuel station owners, architects and equipment distributors should keep in mind the key dispenser design factors that can deter theft.