security expert Brian Krebs technology application if you have spotted this fraud skimming device when you went to use your ATM? ATM skimmers are card reading devices that cover the actual card slot and are usually installed in conjunction with a camera to record the PIN number. . Skimmers can be affixed to ATMs, freestanding ATM, ATM-activated pump the gas station, and anywhere else that ATM could be found
The ATM skimming devices become more sophisticated - they even found in the bank high traffic lobbies. But experts say that by being alert and careful, you can reduce your risk of being a victim scam. To help you increase your awareness of what to look for, we gathered some examples with images and visuals:
- Credit Card Skimming: How Thieves can steal your card information without you know
- Example of the police department of the University of Texas
- How to prevent ATM skimming
- Attack card skimmers
- This 6 minutes video from the Real Hustle BBC demonstrates gives a fascinating glimpse of how ATM skimmers work:
Tips for avoiding skimmers ATM
We gleaned these "best practices" advice of some of the articles linked above:
- Use well lit, ATMS well -Treated with security cameras; Banks go inside; be especially careful at ATMs freestanding
- When using an ATM, check anything unusual and to be alert for any devices that can be affixed. Look for anything that exceeds or appears attached to the machine, the differences of colors, unusual stickers. Look for mirrors nearby, brochure holders, speakers or devices that could accommodate a camera.
- Always cover the keypad with your hand to shield all devices that can try to save your PIN code
- let no "help" from an ATM
- Check your bank accounts regularly to ensure that funds were not taken
- If you see anything suspicious at an ATM, bank or alert the police immediately.
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