#ActionFraud | Beware! - Recent AMT Fraud in Long Eaton and Surrounding Areas
Please be aware that we have had a several recent reports of skimming devices being installed by thieves on ATM machines, this includes two today in Sawley and Sandiacre.
These devices may result in your card being unexpectedly retained by the cash machine, or the card details being ‘skimmed’ and a counterfeit card being produced/used thereafter.
Fraudsters will place a false device on the ATM or card machine. These devises are often the shape and colour of the ATM and are designed to capture the card itself or information in the magnetic stripe when you unknowingly insert your card. The fraudster may watch you put your PIN in or as in these recent cases place a covert camera on the ATM to obtain the PIN. With this information, they may be able to produce a counterfeit card or use your original card with obtained PIN details to withdraw money from your account.
Please see this video to see the type of device to look out for although be aware that different devices are in use and each will differ in appearance. ATM fraud - Card skimmers
Here are a few pointers on How to Protect Yourself from this type of Fraud:
*Remain vigilant when using an ATM in public, and never allow yourself to be distracted.
*Shield your PIN when using the card machine.
*Examine the ATM for any evidence that suggests it could have been tampered with-such as metal shavings, glue or sticky residue around the card slot entry, the card placement being bent slightly, or the decal beneath the card reader being discoloured.
*Report if your card has been retained immediately to your card issuer, as the fraudster is likely to try and use your card.
*Report to the police if your card is taken by the machine, either at a local police station, over the telephone or on the police website.
*Don’t attempt to remove a false device if it is still on the card machine, the fraudster may still be nearby and could use violence to prevent you from removing it.
*Never re-input your PIN if your card is not returned to you.
*Fraudsters can tamper with an ATM to try and steal your card details. Where possible, try and use an ATM located within a bank.
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