It is not uncommon for people, especially the elderly, to contact the police about cheating near ATMs. ATMs are one of the places where fraudsters "work" seeking to get "easy" money
How to behave at an ATM
Banks are constantly improving and improving their work to protect their clients from fraudulent activities. But, unfortunately, on the other hand, you can see a similar "work". ATMs are now located in any locality. Finding money on cards contributes to the fact that fraudsters are targeting different people using bank cards. Often these are people of retirement age. Although any citizen can fall for the "bait" of a swindler.
Anyone, especially a pensioner, should know and remember some in order to try to avoid losing their hard-earned money. There are a number of mistakes that are unacceptable when withdrawing money from an ATM.
ATM user errors
- It should be remembered that you cannot use an ATM if something confuses you. First, make sure that si only then proceed with the withdrawal of money or leave this venture for later.
- Fraudsters, as a rule, in bank branches, in shopping centers. There are always a lot of people there, there are cameras around and they can be easily calculated. Therefore, the best place to use an ATM is there.
- Another thing -. There may well be criminals. There is a fear that there may be readers there, which will then help fraudsters in stealing money. It is possible that this is not a fact, but it is better to insure yourself.
- Many citizens are not yet very good at banking equipment. Some, according to certain indications of their health, In this case, the machine may decide that the card has been forgotten and will block it. Therefore, if you do not know how to quickly work with the program, then it is better to contact the bank employees and ask them to help you. It's easier than walking around with damaged nerves and asking for the card back.
- Be careful! There are machines that give out money not in turn, but immediately with a card. It happens that the client, having taken the money, leaves the card. Or he starts counting money, time is running out and the card is blocked.
- It happens that fraudsters are specially on duty at ATMs. People, especially the elderly, sometimes ask a stranger to carry out one or another operation with his card, not suspecting that they are voluntarily giving their money. Sometimes the fraudster himself offers his help to a hesitating client who has no idea who he trusts.
Even if you are sure that there are no people at the ATM, then it is better to play it safe and take a travel companion with you. The best option is to postpone the withdrawal for another day
It must be remembered that if you follow the precautions and be more careful, then scammers are unlikely to see you as their client.
