We take ATMs for granted as part of our daily life, but as criminals get more sophisticated, they're more and more inclined to use our comfort around the machines to steal our money and personal information. Fortunately, you can be on the lookout for these scams. These pics via Bored Panda show what you should be on the lookout for below.
Wiggle the ATM.
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It sounds funny, but as this police officer shows us, feeling the machine can indicate whether or not there's a facade over the front that's stealing your info. Pretty crazy.Wiggle just the card reader, too.
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A fake one can be slipped over the real one, allowing whoever installed it direct access to your card's info. If the card reader looks loose or "off," then move on.Keep an eye out for hidden cameras.
Fake keypad AND card reader
This grey box.
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You might not know every component of an ATM, but be on the lookout for janky additions to the complete housing. They could contain cameras and recording devices as this one does.Cash traps
Even if you're a germaphobe, give everything a touch or bump.
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If ANYTHING feels loose, then you'll want to leave and report the machine. Do it for the next people who come along who might not be so aware of things.The "Lebanese Loop"
Tiny, tiny cameras
This clever device.
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As this component gets the data, it texts it to a cell phone, giving criminals all they need to take what's yours. Yet again, a good shake should reveal what's real and what's not.