How to prevent ATM fraud – good practices to follow
Received a SMS from my bank this evening, asking me to change my PIN number from the nearest bank ATM….thought it would be useful to post these precautions to take while using a ATM:
From the Gulf News article today:
- Watch out for hidden devices (in the ATM card insertion slot), but do not try to remove them. Contact the bank if something out of the ordinary is observed.
- Do not let people stand close behind you when using the machine, in order to safeguard PIN number
- Shield with your hand while entering PIN numbers
- If the machine retains your card, contact the bank.
- Never enter your PIN at the suggestion of others.
- Do not write down your PIN, memorise it.
It is really true. Your post is helpfull. It is always better not to mention PIN No. on the ATM card cover.