TL;DR
National Retail Solutions has introduced a new anti-skimming initiative and safety seal program to protect independent multi-unit retailers and consumers from credit card fraud. The Skimmer Protection Initiative includes anti-skimmer technology and a proprietary NRS Safety Seal to detect and deter tampering on point-of-sale and card reader devices.
National Retail Solutions (NRS) launched its new Skimmer Protection Initiative, a proactive effort to safeguard store operators and consumers against credit card skimming and fraud. As part of this rollout, NRS technicians are now installing the proprietary NRS Safety Seal on payment terminals at participating locations, providing visible assurance that every system has been inspected, verified and secured by NRS.
The Skimmer Protection Initiative introduces anti-skimmer technology designed to detect and deter tampering on point-of-sale and card reader devices. By combining this advanced protection with the NRS Safety Seal, the company is helping independent retailers strengthen customer trust while reducing costly fraud and downtime. The NRS Safety Seal is applied only after a device passes a complete multipoint inspection by trained NRS service technicians. This includes:
Comprehensive visual and electronic anti-tamper checks
Firmware and encryption verification
Installation of anti-skimmer detection components
Application of a serialized Safety Seal for traceability and authenticity
Once sealed, the system is entered into NRS Pay’s security database, allowing store owners to verify protection status and receive ongoing monitoring and updates.
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This story was originally published in CStore Decisions on May 20, 2026. Burnaze summarizes and links to the original reporting.
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