Who doesn’t want to protect their hard-earned money in the
bank? In the first place, you put your
money in the bank to get more security and experience some growth for the money
you are saving. Right? Most accounts nowadays are being placed in a savings ATM
account. We all wanted easier banking transaction of withdrawing money from our
account and convenient to our time as well. But along with the increasing use
of ATMs, are the protruding crimes along with it. ATM scam has been threatening
news to most ATM cards users. Most banks
already took action in preventing ATM scams such as improving their ATM
systems. That includes installation of pin pad shields and even daily
inspections. For us, customers we take extra caution in using the machine. Here
are some few reminders and tips to avoid ATM SCAM:
CHANGE PIN REGULARLY
KEEP your PIN to YOURSELF ONLY. Do not
write them on your ATM CARD.
When entering your PIN always COVER it with your hand.
Check ATM machines for card readers
Use your ATM Card only in SECURE places.
If you suspect that your account data is compromised,
immediately inform your bank and have it replaced. Also, if not used
internationally, deactivate international function/connectivity. It has been
known that ATM syndicate operates internationally specially in countries such
as Taiwan and Sri Lanka that were thought to be behind card skimming
operations.
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