ATM “Skimming” Targets Crown Heights
Due to a rise in ATM “skimming,” identity theft and credit card fraud have become threats that customers face regularly. The NYPD recently offered some helpful tips to avoid being “skimmed” in a post on Twitter • Full Story
Due to a rise in ATM “skimming,” identity theft and credit card fraud have become threats that customers face regularly.
The NYPD recently offered some helpful tips to avoid being “skimmed” in a post on Twitter.
“Help protect yourself against Identity Theft and credit card fraud,” the post said with the hashtags #safety #IdentityTheft and #fraud.
Because ATM skimmers are usually undetectable by the users, here are the tips for how to avoid being skimmed:
- Inspect the bank ATM, grocery store ATM, gas pump, or any card reader before using it. Be suspicious of anything loose, crooked, damaged, or that has adhesive/tape residue. Original card readers are usually concave in shape (curving inward), while skimmers are more convex (curving outward).
- Use your free hand to block the keypad when entering the PIN number. This will prevent any possibly hidden camera from recording the number.
- Be aware of “money trapping.” This is when a criminal attaches a device to the cash dispenser that traps the cash and prevents the customer from retrieving their money.
- Be wary of ATMs in tourist locations because they are often the target of skimmers.
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