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Saturday, June 13, 2015

Do You Know How To Spot An ATM Skimmer?

Recent incidents involving card skimming devices being installed at Virginia Credit Union ATMs should have all debit card users on alert. In a card skimming crime, the crooks install a device on an ATM to collect card data which they use to produce fake debit cards to withdraw funds.

A skimming device fits over the ATM’s card reader. Hidden cameras or wandering eyes take down your pin.

Here’s what to look out for when using an ATM:

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4 comments:

Unknown said...

Yes, there is a camera. Just cover your hand when you enter your PIN.

Anonymous said...

Shouldn't the banks be checking their machines for these devices or is that too much work?

Anonymous said...

I swear that the atm at wawa north Salisbury has a skimmer. My card would not fit in the slot

Anonymous said...

I has had them. I got hit from that location.