Shopping at the Dollar Tree could end up costing you a lot. Hundreds of California patrons of the discount store report having money jacked from their debit accounts, reports KCRA. Most likely, this was through the use of cloned ATM cards.

Stores in Carmichael, Modesto, and elsewhere were targeted.

The Secret Service is currently investigating, saying little, but one spokesman said “it’s big.”

For the time being, California discount shoppers may want to look elsewhere for their 100 tiny soldier packs and bags of single-ply toilet paper. Or pay in cash.

(Thanks to Beth!)

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