Beware of ATM Features Installed with Skimming Devices, Target Homecoming!

 


When traveling back and forth, make sure you have enough cash. Even if you have to take money at an ATM, make sure it is safe and not fitted with skimming tools.

Skimming is a criminal act of stealing ATM user data to break into accounts. To commit this crime, the perpetrator will install a special tool called a scammer.



The tool is shaped like the mouth of an ATM card slot. When the card is inserted into the scammer, the tool will record the information from the card automatically.



Here are the characteristics that must be considered in order to avoid these crimes.


1. There is a Device Installed in the Mouth of the ATM

ATM machines, attached to devices that can record customer card data. This tool is usually in the mouth where the card is inserted.


At the top of the ATM button cover, a camera is placed to record the customer's ATM PIN.


Get used to every time you want to make a transaction at any ATM, touch the top of the button cover before entering the ATM PIN.


2. Quiet Location

ATM machines equipped with skimming tools are usually in locations where there are less people. ATM machines in these locations are usually easy targets for criminals, for example at gas stations.

So, when making transactions using cards in these places, you should be careful.



For this reason, he suggested that people make cardless transactions, aka without using a card. In addition, separate the main account and the account used for transactions.


According to him, victims of skimming can come from customers of any bank. Therefore, stay alert and be careful when traveling back and forth.

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