A new ATM scam

markem · 04-16-2011, 08:57 PM

This one is new to me, but I don't follow the ATM scam news anymore. It is quite ingenious and likely to work quite well, especially in places like malls, and grocery stores where the ATMs don't have cameras or other meaningful surveillance.

http://www.sfexaminer.com/local/crim...wary-atm-users

Basically, the thieves glue down the enter, clear and cancel buttons. The user enters the card, enters the pin, enters a cash amount and then finds that they can't hit enter to get the money, or hit cancel to void the transaction and get the card back. They should wait for the transaction to time out and get their card back, but most will likely wander off to try to find someone to help them with the problem. The thief only needs to come up, loosens the enter key, press the enter key and walk off with your money (and card if they want it).

Guess that I am going to have to remember to press the enter key to make sure it works before I use an ATM (something I almost never do except on travel).

688sonarmen · 04-16-2011, 09:04 PM

Thanks Mark, I would more than likely wait, but the wife would go somewhere else. Good info!

Bill86 · 04-16-2011, 09:24 PM

Really....? The hell is wrong with people.

BeerAdvocate · 04-16-2011, 09:28 PM

Good things most ATMs are going Touch Screen

Zeuceone · 04-16-2011, 09:43 PM

I usually just waste my time looking for one of my branch ATMs. Don't like paying and ATM and another one from my bank for using a now affiliated ATM.

68TriShield · 04-16-2011, 09:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zeuceone

I usually just waste my time looking for one of my branch ATMs. Don't like paying and ATM and another one from my bank for using a now affiliated ATM.

Same here,I'll never use a freelance ATM except in a dire emergency.

Still good information to have Mark,thanks.

backwoods357 · 04-17-2011, 01:26 AM

Branch ATM's are often targeted. I was just reading about a skimmer installed over the front of the card slot on a branch ATM. They made a plastic piece of trim that tucked the camera above the unit and looked like part of the ATM housing. I'm more worried about gas pumps out here, they seem to be the biggest threat locally.

Edit: Ahh found the article: http://krebsonsecurity.com/2011/04/a...-cash-machine/

Ogre · 04-17-2011, 08:21 AM

Its getting to the point its dangerous to buy products anywhere. It looks like there are more scams than legit websites on the net!!!

04-17-2011, 11:16 AM

ATM scams are becoming common nowadays. These people are not only contented with credit card hacking and now they're on field doing some operations. This is a serious matter that needs to be addressed immediately.

04-16-2011, 08:57 PM	#1
markem Bunion Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Second Star on the Right Posts: 22,625 Trading: (47)	A new ATM scam This one is new to me, but I don't follow the ATM scam news anymore. It is quite ingenious and likely to work quite well, especially in places like malls, and grocery stores where the ATMs don't have cameras or other meaningful surveillance. http://www.sfexaminer.com/local/crim...wary-atm-users Basically, the thieves glue down the enter, clear and cancel buttons. The user enters the card, enters the pin, enters a cash amount and then finds that they can't hit enter to get the money, or hit cancel to void the transaction and get the card back. They should wait for the transaction to time out and get their card back, but most will likely wander off to try to find someone to help them with the problem. The thief only needs to come up, loosens the enter key, press the enter key and walk off with your money (and card if they want it). Guess that I am going to have to remember to press the enter key to make sure it works before I use an ATM (something I almost never do except on travel). __________________ I refuse to belong to any organization that would have me as a member. ~ Groucho Marx Last edited by markem; 04-16-2011 at 09:06 PM.

04-16-2011, 09:04 PM	#2
688sonarmen Shipmate! Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Jake Location: Norwich, Ct Posts: 2,698 Trading: (17)	Re: A new ATM scam Thanks Mark, I would more than likely wait, but the wife would go somewhere else. Good info!

04-16-2011, 09:24 PM	#3
Bill86 Snob Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Bill Posts: 6,704 Trading: (67)	Re: A new ATM scam Really....? The hell is wrong with people.

04-16-2011, 09:28 PM	#4
BeerAdvocate BeerHunter Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Travis Location: Topeka, KS Posts: 1,912 Trading: (45)	Re: A new ATM scam Good things most ATMs are going Touch Screen __________________ *I Brew the Beer I Drink*

04-16-2011, 09:43 PM	#5
Zeuceone You're next Join Date: Dec 2010 First Name: G Location: SoCal Posts: 1,737 Trading: (16)	Re: A new ATM scam I usually just waste my time looking for one of my branch ATMs. Don't like paying and ATM and another one from my bank for using a now affiliated ATM.

04-17-2011, 01:26 AM	#7
backwoods357 Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Mar 2011 First Name: Jorgen Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 349 Trading: (14)	Re: A new ATM scam Branch ATM's are often targeted. I was just reading about a skimmer installed over the front of the card slot on a branch ATM. They made a plastic piece of trim that tucked the camera above the unit and looked like part of the ATM housing. I'm more worried about gas pumps out here, they seem to be the biggest threat locally. Edit: Ahh found the article: http://krebsonsecurity.com/2011/04/a...-cash-machine/ Last edited by backwoods357; 04-17-2011 at 01:37 AM.

04-17-2011, 08:21 AM	#8
Ogre **CENSORED** Join Date: Apr 2010 First Name: Larry Location: Central Florida Posts: 12,068 Trading: (46)	Re: A new ATM scam Its getting to the point its dangerous to buy products anywhere. It looks like there are more scams than legit websites on the net!!! __________________

04-17-2011, 11:16 AM	#9
BnBTobacco Guest Posts: n/a	Re: A new ATM scam ATM scams are becoming common nowadays. These people are not only contented with credit card hacking and now they're on field doing some operations. This is a serious matter that needs to be addressed immediately.