Criminals are resourceful. Review the different fraudulent methods below that thieves use to steal your information and your money. Being prepared and knowing what to look for can help keep you from being a victim.
Skimming. Skimmers are devices used by criminals to capture data stored on the magnetic stripe of the ATM card. These devices are placed on or near the ATM’s actual card reader and are often difficult to detect. If anything about the card reader looks different or unusual, or if you see a sign asking you to swipe your card in a second reader, don’t use it. Notify police or your financial institution immediately.
Shoulder Surfing. This scam involves standing near or beside an ATM user in an effort to obtain a user’s personal identification number (PIN). Be aware of your surroundings and shield your PIN from onlookers view.
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