Comment on Detroit man steals 800 gallons using Bluetooth to hack gas pumps at station
Selmafudd@lemmy.world 1 year agoThis is every petrol station in Australia, don’t think I’ve every seen anybody do a runner, not like it’s hard to catch up
Comment on Detroit man steals 800 gallons using Bluetooth to hack gas pumps at station
Selmafudd@lemmy.world 1 year agoThis is every petrol station in Australia, don’t think I’ve every seen anybody do a runner, not like it’s hard to catch up
ShittyBeatlesFCPres@lemmy.world 1 year ago
It’s how it used to work in most of the US. Every once in awhile, you’d be in a rough area and have to pay ahead of time but it was rare. When they switched to credit/debit cards, it generally became “Pay inside if you can’t use a card.”
It wasn’t much of a problem even when crime peaked in the U.S. (late 80’s and 90’s) and you could theoretically get away with it. Gas stations have always had security cameras.
abhibeckert@lemmy.world 1 year ago
Australian pumps all have the capability to pay at the pump.
It’s almost always restricted to fleet buyers (taxis, trucks, etc). If you’re a regular consumer they make you walk past the chocolate isle before you can pay.
swab148@startrek.website 1 year ago
Sold! Lol, I’m just that into chocolate.
DogMuffins@discuss.tchncs.de 1 year ago
I’m sure I’ve seen ads at the pump to pay with apps though?