Dennis Johnson wrote:
I'm also confused by this. If the thief paid by credit card at a self-serve
pump, the FBO will get paid by the credit card company, no matter what.

Oh, bull****. You've never been involved in a business that takes
credit cards? While the cardholder is protected, there ain't no
such protection by the merchant. If the card was fraudulant, the
charges will be reversed and you'll pay a service fee too!