Authorities allege a large card-skimming operation targets shoppers across Brisbane and surrounding areas. Across multiple reports, the alleged scammers are said to have installed card-skimming devices on card-reading equipment at businesses and on ATMs. The activity is described as spanning at least 48 suburbs, with the alleged offences occurring between February and May. The reports indicate the scheme is part of a broader effort to capture card details from everyday payment locations, potentially enabling fraudulent transactions. While details on the number of devices, specific locations, or how victims were affected are not included in the provided summaries, all outlets describe the operation as extensive in geographic reach and timeframe. The accounts are based on the allegations presented by authorities and focus on the period during which devices were allegedly placed. The reports underline that the skimming devices were installed across multiple commercial settings, not limited to standalone ATMs. Further investigation and enforcement actions, including any arrests or charges, are not specified in the excerpts provided.