ATM Card Skimming is a method used by criminals to capture data from the magnetic stripe on the back of an ATM card. The devices used are smaller than a deck of cards and are often fastened in close proximity to or over the top of an ATM�s factory-installed card reader.
Pin Capturing refers to a method of strategically attaching cameras and various other imaging devices to ATMs; in order to fraudulently capture the ATM user�s PIN.
Where Card Skimming or Pin Capturing device is spotted on an ATM:
What do Skimming Devices Look Like?
Here we have another example of the skimming device being piggybacked onto the card reader
Here is the another example of a skimming device installed within this piece of ATM Machine.
Removal of a skimming device from card reader slot, the device was fitted over the card reader's throat::::
What do Pin Capturing Devices Look Like::???
There is piece fitted to the speaker area directly above the screen-can you see this additional piece--
Can you spot a PIN capturing device?
You can clearly see the pinhole camera installed on the bottom side, capturing an image of the keypad and subsequently, the customers PIN.
- Skimming devices are normally attached to ATMs during quiet periods, E.g. Early morning / late evening.
- Length of time skimming devices are attached can vary, but normally no
- Longer than 24 hours.
- Success skimming requires both a card skimmer (card reader) & camera
- (PIN capturing device) to be fitted to the ATM in order to steal card data
How To Protect Yourself From these kind of Skimmers:
- Always use your hand to shield your PIN when entering it.
- Report any unusual appearance immediately to the Police or the nearest CBA branch.
- Inspect the ATM & all areas .
- Check if the Security guard is there or not.
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