Fake PIN Pad Overlays. Fraudsters will use fake PIN pads placed over the actual keypad to capture your PIN as it is entered. Inspect the PIN pad on the ATM before you enter your PIN for anything unusual or if it appears to be easily removed. Alert bank personnel and/or police immediately if the PIN pad does not look correct.
Card Theft. Thieves use card trapping devices to obtain ATM cards. Fraudulent devices that may look like part of a card reader can be placed over the original card reader to trap the card for removal after you have left the ATM. If your card is not returned after you have completed your transaction, do not re-enter your PIN number. Contact your bank or credit union immediately.
Cash Trapping. Criminals place false fronts on the cash presenter or the entire ATM to trap cash that is dispensed or deposited. Inspect the ATM for anything that seems unfamiliar and report any foreign objects found on the ATM to your financial institution and/or police. |
