Theft at your local ATM
A team of organized criminals is installing equipment on legitimate bank ATMs
in at least 2 regions to steal both the ATM card number and the PIN. The team
sits nearby in a car receiving the information transmitted wirelessly over
weekends and evenings from equipment they install on the front of the ATM (see
photos). If you see an attachment like this, do not use the ATM and report it
immediately to the bank using the 800 number or phone on the front of the ATM.
The equipment used to capture your ATM card number and PIN is cleverly
disguised to look like normal ATM equipment. A "skimmer" is mounted to the
front of the normal ATM card slot that reads the ATM card number and transmits
it to the criminals sitting in a nearby car.
At the same time, a wireless camera is disguised to look like a leaflet holder
and is mounted in a position to view ATM PIN entries.
The thieves copy the cards and use the PIN numbers to withdraw thousands
from many accounts in a very short time directly from the bank ATM.
in at least 2 regions to steal both the ATM card number and the PIN. The team
sits nearby in a car receiving the information transmitted wirelessly over
weekends and evenings from equipment they install on the front of the ATM (see
photos). If you see an attachment like this, do not use the ATM and report it
immediately to the bank using the 800 number or phone on the front of the ATM.
The equipment used to capture your ATM card number and PIN is cleverly
disguised to look like normal ATM equipment. A "skimmer" is mounted to the
front of the normal ATM card slot that reads the ATM card number and transmits
it to the criminals sitting in a nearby car.
At the same time, a wireless camera is disguised to look like a leaflet holder
and is mounted in a position to view ATM PIN entries.
The thieves copy the cards and use the PIN numbers to withdraw thousands
from many accounts in a very short time directly from the bank ATM.
| Equipment being installed on front of existing bank card slot. |
| The equipment as it appears installed over the normal ATM bank slot. |
| The PIN reading camera being installed on the ATM is housed in an innocent looking leaflet enclosure. |
| The camera shown installed and ready to capture PINs by looking down on the keypad as you enter your PIN |
A Glance Is All That's Needed
Be Aware of Your Surroundings
It only takes a moment for a thief to
memorize your address when you
open your wallet or purse.
With that they can go through your
mail or garbage looking for
personal information they can use
to steal your identity.
memorize your address when you
open your wallet or purse.
With that they can go through your
mail or garbage looking for
personal information they can use
to steal your identity.
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Be Aware of Your Surroundings