Advice from ELAS for secure transactions at ATMs – 10+3 ways of protection

Two Bulgarians were arrested accused of having trapped four ATMs, three in Thessaloniki and one in Giannitsa, stealing the data of hundreds of bank cards using the skimming method.

It seems that the perpetrators had placed mechanisms in the ATM card-receptor, as well as a plastic cover to which a microcircuit and camera had been suitably adapted, which they attached to the upper plastic casing of the machines to record the secret PIN code when it was typed by the owner card.

On the occasion of this fact, police sources, speaking to APE – MPE, emphasize that citizens must show special care during their transactions through ATMs.

According to the same sources, some useful practices – advice for the protection of citizens and the security of their transactions, are the following:

* To carefully check the area around the ATM for any suspicious movements, before starting the transaction

* Make sure that in the area where the ATM is located there is no additional component, the presence of which is not justified

* In case of detection of any suspicious object, alterations in the card slot, such as distorted frame, abrasions, extra parts, holes, etc., avoid using the specific ATM and notify the Bank immediately

* In case the ATM holds the card or there is any problem during the transaction, contact only the bank that issued the card

* In the event that during the withdrawal process the transaction has not been completed (e.g. the ATM does not give money), check the receipt of the transaction. If proof of transaction was not previously requested, re-insert the card into the ATM and check the account balance or recent transactions

* Do not trust strangers who offer to help operate the ATM or ask for the PIN of the card

* In the event that the machine shows any damage, please contact the bank’s telephone numbers only

* When typing the PIN code to “protect” the keyboard, so that no one in the surrounding area can perceive the four-digit secret number

* After completing the withdrawal, count the money discreetly and as soon as possible

* Make sure they are not alone when using the ATM at night and in non-crowded areas

* To be accompanied by a second trusted person when withdrawing a large amount of money from a bank branch

* When using an ATM located in a special chamber, do not allow unknown persons to enter the area

* Do not leave keys or valuables in the car while using an ATM and do not leave the car engine running.

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