Nebraska Woman Charged with Felony for Exploiting Gas Pump Glitch

Dawn Thompson allegedly used a software glitch to steal over $27,000 worth of gas, facing a felony theft charge.

Dawn Thompson, 45, is accused of using a glitch in a gas pump's software to steal more than $27,000 worth of gas from a Pump & Pantry station in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Thompson allegedly discovered that swiping a rewards card twice would activate a 'demo mode,' allowing her to pump gas for free.
The scheme reportedly lasted six months, during which Thompson pumped an estimated 7,413 gallons of gas.
Thompson also allegedly sold access to the glitch, charging another woman between $500 and $700 for 'discounted fuel.'
Thompson was arrested on March 6 and is due in court on April 11. She was released from jail after posting a $7,500 bond.