ATM Skimming Alert
Date: 20/02/2023
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Since November 2008 there have been 33 confirmed instances of ATM machines in the Sydney Metro area being compromised by card skimming devices.The majority of compromises have been in high profile areas of Sydney (city) – Elizabeth Street, Kent Street, Haymarket – and appear to have remained undetected during high traffic times. This would indicate an increase in the sophistication and quality of the equipment used by the offenders.
There have also been a number of cases whereby the victim encounters difficulty using an ATM only to be ‘assisted’ by the person behind them. In truth, the ATM has been tampered with by the person coming to their aid, who then swipes the card when the victim is distracted and notes the PIN when tried again.
To avoid becoming a victim of ATM skimming scams check out the Fraud Watch section of our website. Here you will find tips on how to identify when an ATM has been tampered with and how to best protect yourself against these criminals.
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