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Topic: Re:ATM Scam
Posted by: Krysia Gdaniec
Date/Time: 03/09/22 07:46:00

Different types of ATM scams
The following are several examples of common ATM scams:

Card skimming: The most common scam, the perpetrator uses a card reader to capture the data from the magnetic strip of the card. Sometimes the card reader is installed right on top of the ATM’s card slot.
Cash trapping: A false ATM presenter is placed onto the cash out shutter of the ATM machine, which traps the cash when the cardholder tries to withdrawal money. Once the cardholder leaves to notify the bank, assuming there is an issue with the machine; the perpetrator removes the trap and takes the cash.
Fake assistance: This scam usually targets the elderly, asking them if they need any assistance at the ATM machine. While “helping”, the perpetrator is memorizing the card number and pin to use later on.
Shoulder surfing: Looking over the shoulder of the cardholder to see the PIN that is being keyed in.
Fake PIN pad overlay: A device that looks like the ATM’s keypad is placed on top of the ATM machine and captures the PIN entered by the cardholder.
ATM Hold-up: Although not very sophisticated, the cardholder is held up at gunpoint or with a knife while trying to take money from the ATM.
“Lebanese Loop”: A metal or plastic strip is installed into the ATM card slot. When the card tries to eject, the loop prevents it from ejecting and cash is not dispensed. When the customer goes into the bank to complain, the thief removes the loop and has access to your bank account and cash.

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TopicDate PostedPosted By
ATM Scam03/09/22 00:24:00 Michael Brown
   Re:ATM Scam03/09/22 01:54:00 Madeleine Hazard
   Re:ATM Scam03/09/22 07:46:00 Krysia Gdaniec
   Re:ATM Scam03/09/22 08:11:00 Jackie Elton
      Re:Re:ATM Scam03/09/22 08:37:00 Russell Pearson
         Re:Re:Re:ATM Scam03/09/22 08:43:00 Gordon McDonald
            Re:Re:Re:Re:ATM Scam03/09/22 08:57:00 Russell Pearson
               Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:ATM Scam03/09/22 09:40:00 Basil Finnis
                  Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:ATM Scam03/09/22 11:38:00 Keith Iddon
                     Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:ATM Scam03/09/22 17:41:00 Andrew Craig
                        Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:ATM Scam03/09/22 18:16:00 Michael Brown
                           Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:ATM Scam03/09/22 18:21:00 Andrew Craig
   Re:ATM Scam03/09/22 18:18:00 Andrew Craig
      Re:Re:ATM Scam03/09/22 18:34:00 Michael Brown
         Re:Re:Re:ATM Scam03/09/22 19:07:00 Susan Kelly
         Re:Re:Re:ATM Scam03/09/22 19:27:00 Andrew Craig
            Re:Re:Re:Re:ATM Scam03/09/22 20:15:00 Vivienne Cox
               Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:ATM Scam03/09/22 20:58:00 Russell Pearson
   Re:ATM Scam04/09/22 12:10:00 Carl Johns
      Re:Re:ATM Scam04/09/22 12:17:00 Michael Brown
   Re:ATM Scam04/09/22 17:19:00 Michael Brown
      Re:Re:ATM Scam04/09/22 23:06:00 James Roy
         Re:Re:Re:ATM Scam06/09/22 17:42:00 Stuart Wood
      Re:Re:ATM Scam06/09/22 19:41:00 Andrew Craig
         Re:Re:Re:ATM Scam06/09/22 19:50:00 Michael Brown
            Re:Re:Re:Re:ATM Scam06/09/22 20:04:00 Vivienne Cox
               Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:ATM Scam06/09/22 21:42:00 Janice Evans
            Re:Re:Re:Re:ATM Scam06/09/22 21:43:00 Andrew Craig

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