Card skimmers are hard to spot and on the rise. Here's what you can do to protect yourself.

• Credit card skimmers are increasingly targeting the financially vulnerable nationwide.
• The FBI estimates card skimming costs consumers and banks around $1 billion yearly.
• Authorities report a rise in card skimming and EBT fraud, urging vigilance and preventive measures.

Credit card skimmers are on the rise nationwide and they're targeting the country's most financially vulnerable people.