New ATM Scam That's Draining Bank Accounts

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*257 {Hasseb & Hammad}[NE] New ATM Scam That's Draining Bank Accounts

[@tino1761]

Make sure you get a Receipt when you walk away from the ATM. That's how you know that your session ended.

[@MrSuzuki1187]

And always hit the cancel button when your transaction is finished.

[@human1513]

Same thing goes for at gas station gas pumps. Get a receipt.

[@mmafan3]

All great points.

[@raephaelemasirnille5794]

Chase no longer gives receipts. They stopped that a long time ago.

[@rockpadstudios]

BOA makes me re-enter my card for very transaction

[@brucesmith9144]

Never use an ATM with people hanging around and never talk with someone, no matter how friendly they may seem, in the vicinity.

[@lazygardens]

Good idea ... because they might want to just grab your money, your card and your phone.

[@mmafan3]

@@lazygardens True.

[@ladyhawk9032]

Tell people to back up if they are too close to your personal space. Don't be afraid! If you are, tell them you have the latest "Flu" going around. 😊

[@ChristineFisher123]

I haven't used an ATM for years. If i want cash I get cashback over the counter at the supermarket. You need a debit card to do it though..

[@thuandao4243]

I go to my bank drive through atm, not other sketchy locations. I wd enough cash to spend , to avoid using debit card leaving data everywhere. Some businesses charge extra for cards , unknown to us….cash still is safest payment. Rarely use cc unless for bigger purchases, but people don’t realize a thief can drain $ leaving us in huge debt, forget about tiny rewards points bc it’s not worth it.

[@robertthompson5908]

Great PSA. Never walk away from an ATM until it’s completely closed out the transaction.

[@brucesmith9144]

Banks should have their ATM software permit only one transaction per card activation. Inconvenient? Possibly, but most people go for a one-off transaction.

[@mementomori29231]

​@@brucesmith9144this is the norm now. Alll ATMs I use with tap to pay now ends after 1 transaction.

[@MaxPower-11]

@@brucesmith9144 The information in this video is a bit outdated. Most banks are by now aware of this scam and nowadays already require an additional tap and/or PIN challenge in order to complete additional transactions.

[@quicklykay]

Don’t drive away like I did, either. My card was still in the ATM, and the man in the car behind me helped himself. I got my money back. They had his car on camera while withdrawing from my account.

[@TL-xw6fh]

This is such an easy fix that the banks can fix within 1 minute, globally. All they need to do is to make sure that if you are using contactless for withdrawing out cash, you can only do it once and the session automatically closes out.

[@Straightdeal]

The software works like that. You cannot have an open session on an ATM cash withdrawal when you did not use a card. When you take your cash, the session is closed.

[@tn2cw]

Already that way in Europe. Bank security guys in America just aren’t thinking

[@tn2cw]

@@Straightdeal If that was true, this video would not have been made

[@darkwing3713]

@@tn2cw Yeah, they definitely aren't. Probably they outsourced everyone who does actual work. If I knew what company this was, I would put them on my "too stupid to buy" list.

[@karenjensen2345]

Duh

[@albie567]

If I approach an ATM, and I find anything off or not as expected, including another individual just “hanging out” in the vicinity, I will simply go find another one. A little bit of situational awareness will help prevent you from becoming a victim.

[@sugipulaboule9]

You don't understand what this clip is all about

[@chantellucky4565]

Situational Awareness!!! Everyone! Be mindful, be alert! If someone hanging around the ATM area, friendly smiles at you or proceeds to talk to you, cars with people in it near ATM parking lot staring at you, waiting for something etc, leave right away!! Do not stay doesn’t matter if it was day or night! Just Leave!!!

[@michael-lt2lf]

When abroad always go into a bank that has an ATM inside. Thank you for posting this and I'm sorry you got scammed.

[@mmafan3]

Exactly

[@sugipulaboule9]

NOOOO,,,,, go to the CASHIER and NOOOO,,,, he didn't get s a med. And PAY with MONEY WHEREVER you go ffs

[@ideapage]

Thank you, Azul. I've recently heard of this scam. Fortunately my wife and I are dinosaurs in that neither one of us has ever used an ATM. I'm a techie, been building computers since 1990, but always go into the bank for any transactions. It's good that you report scams to your followers. Thanks. :-Don

[@clayneshore9215]

We have so few banks it is becoming harder to go into a bank to do transactions, two functioning banks all the others are totally machines only in Stockton on Tees England, all our local banks have disappeared.

[@kathleenwagg3030]

Thank you Azul much appreciated 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@kaytee1617]

Thank you for alerting people to these types of scams.

[@AzulWells]

It is important to get the word out about these types of things. I could totally see myself falling for this if I did not know about it. Stay vigilant. Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment. 🙏 Azul

[@FIRED13]

And calling the bank on how to use the contactless feature safely may likely get you nowhere, you know with so many functions being moved oversea now, and those answering the phones not being much help

[@lkd06]

ATM's need to be programmed to close out automatically. If you need another transaction, then you have to initiate a new one. It's an extra step but it will help protect your account

[@Faiith1964]

That's what Wells Fargo do

[@icatz]

My Chase does that exact thing.

[@YM-wj2dr]

Cameras should capture who uses the ATM after you.

[@marigoldwhite867]

I think they do

[@sugipulaboule9]

You are " innocent" you don't know what this clip is all about ffs

[@frankdelplato5997]

I dont like the fact that ATM number keys each have a unique tone to each number. THIS COULD BE EASILY RECORDED. I feel they should be monotoned to prevent theft.

[@ozzymick1431]

How would the touch tones be recorded? Anyway, if you're that scared, sing or talk loudly? Shout? Mimic a cop car siren? Make it fun!!

[@alanm8932]

@@frankdelplato5997 it _is_ the same tone for every key. (Monotone as you said). You might be thinking back to when you perhaps used to call a telephone banking telephone number (not using an app) and enter a PIN using your phone keypad. There, each digit did produce a unique tone (which could indeed be recorded) but that's nothing to do with using an ATM.

[@sugipulaboule9]

You guys are missing the point

[@MsTYouTube]

Thank you for this information I didn’t know about this scam. I have always practiced extreme vigilance when going to an ATM. I didn’t even know about tap method. I do always complete a session and definitely request a receipt because I had a situation when the money wasn’t dispensed out of the machine, but was deducted from my account and my receipt was proof it said what the requested amount was and the dispensed amount was 0. That receipt proved to the bank that I was telling the truth.

[@claireseyeviewonredbubble]

A lot of shops offer cash back at the till, make a purchase and request a cash withdrawal at the till which is safer than out on the street.

[@sugipulaboule9]

Use CASH, CASH, CASH, CASH, CASH, CASH, CASH everywhere

[@allanp3065]

Yeah, if I see anyone near me at an ATM i leave and find another one...

[@BREEZYM6015]

If anyone is milling around an ATM then I'm not going to that one.

[@robbiekop7]

Some of those folks take forever 😩

[@theodorejay1046]

Good alert. Thankfully I don't use an ATM very often. Also, if you have someone behind you acting "helpful" at an ATM better tell them to back off please 🤔.

[@sugipulaboule9]

That's EXACTLY what this guy wants us to do, not to use it, you are asleep. USE IT

[@jonhelmer8591]

In the UK, I ALWAYS go into the bank and use a machine inside.

[@elizclark4912]

I ran from the ATM when I pulled up to an outside one, and someone pulled up too close to my back, almost hitting my car. There's a distance line but the person chose to tailgate. I am a victim of identity theft and trust no one!!

[@darkwing3713]

The company who built the ATM software really should have realized that this would happen.

[@MashaB-pk8hl]

They will have customers complaining that they can no longer do multiple transactions with a single tap of the card.

[@newtboys]

You cannot remove your card to end the session after tapping, since it's not inserted. You are forced to close the session explicitly in lieu of removing your card. How else can the software know you're done?

[@darkwing3713]

@@newtboys Only allow one transaction and exit from the account when it's done or you cancel the transaction. Put a notice at the top like "one transaction per tap". It's totally heinous for an interface to leave your account wide open on a public street. No one can think of every possibility, but this is big fail. Everyone has the habit of walking away after they take out their money.

[@darkwing3713]

@@MashaB-pk8hl Put some text on the screen that says "one transaction per tap". And have an AI explain the security fix to the complainers.

[@John-ob7dh]

I once put my card in aATM ,put in my pin ,and not only did mo money come out ,but my card would not come back . I had a queue behind me and I said to them I think this ATM has been scammed and I am not leaving this machine untill I speak to my bank .I was stuck there for about 20 mins till I got through to my bank and told them to block my card. If the scammers were watching me ,they must have been gutted .lol

[@cazgerald9471]

Great advice. I've never used the tap feature, but I'm OCD enough that I never leave the ATM until I'm satisfied the session is over, even if there's a long line behind me. I also never use the ATM alone - I generally take my son in law or my eldest grandson.

[@ivane406]

Go inside the bank wait in line if you need cash. Far safer than an ATM.

[@JANGLEPOP1]

Halifax won't give cash over the counter at certain branches, they just point you to the ATM. I refuse to use them and if I need to pay in or withdraw cash I use the Post Office counter service only.

[@Flownthecoup23]

I go into the bank to use the ATM, not the one in the lobby. I also press cancel when finished.

[@lynnferguson7349]

Hit the cancel button or clear button after you are done.

[@thankthelord4536]

I do the same thing at the gas pump.

[@RuiLeTubo]

Banks fault. Who even asked for a contactless function to take money out of their bank accounts?!

[@Qrayon]

The people using the contactless function.

[@waltbroedner4754]

Who asked for ATMs? Banks now don't have to hire so many cashiers anymore.

[@paul756uk2]

Never seen one here in the UK and Europe. Never knew they even existed.

[@desperatedan3985]

Had contactless removed from my card from day one👌

[@sugipulaboule9]

CASH, CASH, CASH, use it EVERYWHERE

[@richardhanley1342]

If possible, I always use the ATM inside the bank.

[@social-media-police]

Unfortunately, this is not a new scam. This happened to me in South Africa about four years ago exact same thing.

[@Alle8ia]

I never use an ATM. Ever

[@carerforever2118]

I never use ATM. I only pay for things in cash or use gift cards. I have purchased with cash 30 non-expiry gift cards, since some stores no longer accept cash.

[@sugipulaboule9]

That's exactly what this guy wants you to do, you just failed for it

[@tslegers]

Also, don’t do business with Bank of America. They will not support you as a customer.

[@SC-gp7kt]

BoAzzholes

[@sugipulaboule9]

None will support

[@pinkmoonrisin]

I don’t even have a debit or ATM card. I decided years ago that was not safe in many ways. Thanks for the info.

[@anovino1992]

How do you do that?

[@daddygc5814]

Not possible in today's world

[@anovino1992]

@@daddygc5814 Sure it's if you live of the grid, survive on your own.

[@davidsebastianelli1326]

By saying that I know right off that you have never traveled any distant from your home and you most likely do not even have a passport. Buena suerte con eso!

[@anovino1992]

@@davidsebastianelli1326 Most born Americans don't have a passport on hand. Unless, we're preparing to travel.

[@Jesusiscominglive777]

Thanks for making us aware & sorry you had to go through that. I very rarely use one. I used to bank at Bank of America for a long time, but now I use a semi small bank in TN. Their less likely to go under than large ones too.

[@davemeise2192]

I like his final comments about scammers trying to set up a sense of urgency. I remember reading that, in life, usually things that are urgent are rarely important and things that are important are rarely urgent. If one designs one's life around that concept it is much harder to fall victim to something or someone trying to get you to do something they want you to do.

[@orangelab6846]

In the fine print on most if not all cardholder agreements it states if you allow someone who is NOT the cardholder to use your card, all future claims of fraudulent actions are null and void. Doesn't matter if you authorize a family or friend, and someone else steals it later, you are SOL. Don't let ANYONE who's name is not on your card access.

[@sugipulaboule9]

,,,, ffffffff the card

[@sugipulaboule9]

And the f o n

[@kwfannin]

My wife works for a local credit union. It video records till transaction is closed.

[@alaskacpu]

I never use an atm 😅 I always get my cash inside bank teller. I Keep about $120 on me, so if I’m robbed - it’s not devastating but unfortunate. In stores, I never use my card, I pay cash. High value items can be paid online & picked up or delivered. Don’t be lazy, make your own plan & stick to it. 💝

[@MONKLJ]

I got scamed twice here in Thailand, I learned my lesson I ONLY GO INTO A BANK TO MAKE A WITHDRAWL ON MY CARD< NEVER NEVER EVER USE a ATM MACHINE ANYMORE.

[@magicunicorn6535]

The best protection is not to use ATMs at all. I stopped using them 10 years ago.

[@carmenortiz5294]

I used my cash card a few days ago and the cashier told me I also had to enter my three diget code. I told him no way and he continue the purchase without the need of my code. Hint: that was as suspicious as it gets! I'm old, not stupid. Decided I will only use cash from now on. Only use the ATM that is about 5 inches from the tellers, during work hours, since they cut hours and there are now lines.

[@ghanna7787]

Who would go to an ATM with other people around? That's asking for trouble.

[@JoeyBlogs007]

It's a simple software fix. Something banks can easily fix, if they've yet to do so.

[@maddogpopp]

haven't used an ATM in 40 years

[@heatherhoward2513]

Were they around 40 years ago?

[@YankeeStacking]

MY bank does require ANOTHER authorization (TAP AND PIN) even after saying “Yes” to “Do you want to do another transaction”. 🤷‍♂️ And yes, you should ALWAYS hide your hand putting in your pin regardless. That’s ATM 101 situational awareness from 30 years ago.

[@MaxPower-11]

Correct. Most banks by now are aware of this scam and nowadays require an additional tap and/or PIN challenge in order to complete additional transactions.

[@YankeeStacking]

@@MaxPower-11 I just don’t know why he called it “new” in the title. Kinda close to click-bait.

[@MaxPower-11]

@@YankeeStackingAgreed!

[@YankeeStacking]

@@MaxPower-11 It’s a fine line between a catchy-and even sensational-title, and clickbait. I know personally it can be tough.

[@billc6762]

I always wait till ATM is back to the login screen before I leave.

[@michaelkearney7923]

The chip reader is more secure than the magnetic card reader and you can’t get skimmed by a criminal’s skimmer that’s been attached to the ATM or gas pump. Gas pumps end the transaction when you put the pump handle back. Grocery stores and retail locations end the transaction after the single tap. The ATM is a special case and I must admit that I pull cash for the cleaning lady and have no memory of how I end the transaction. I just take my money and go. Yikes!

[@victortoombs4754]

Actually, there are skimmers that can skim your chip card. They are just less common.

[@michaelkearney7923]

@@victortoombs4754 here's a little more. Chip cards are less vulnerable to skimming than magnetic stripe cards, but they are not completely safe. Here are some things to know about chip cards and skimming: Shimming Criminals can use a technique called shimming to capture card information from chip cards. Shimmers are devices that can be installed directly into card readers to copy chip data. Tampering with card readers Fraudsters can tamper with legitimate card readers to skim card information. Contactless pay Contactless pay is considered the safest way to use credit cards. Protecting yourself To protect yourself from skimming, you can: Inspect ATMs, POS terminals, and other card readers before using them Pull at the edges of the keypad before entering your PIN Use ATMs in well-lit, indoor locations Be especially alert for skimming devices in tourist areas

[@duneme]

I transfer to pay our Cleaner! No Check! No Cash! Agreed, I get notified for everything!

[@username00009]

I remember hearing about one bank a while back that had this glitch mentioned in the video. The system didn’t automatically close after each session if the tap option was used. They fixed it once the glitch was identified.

[@MashaB-pk8hl]

I’ve walked up to machines, and someone’s card is in the slot. They were probably there several minutes before I rocked up to the ATM.

[@davidmuckle599]

If you have a post office close they will dispense cash just like an ATM. Plus it is much safer.

[@billygarner7362]

All ATM’s have cameras so they should have video of “glue boy”

[@Tonymanero1960]

I have my ATM card set up so that I immediately get a notification on my phone when my card is used,...also an e-mail,...but most importantly a $200 max that can be taken out in any single day. If I lose $ 200 that is on me,....but no more.

[@JustMe-pn6xw]

Yep, and if you already took that $200 out the machine should have timed out well before the next day. I also have locked out my ATM from purchasing. Also don’t have bank overdraft using another account. That account could be drained as well in a scam. Instead put a low dollar amount notification so you could do a manual transfer.

[@MamarAvery]

I have mine set at $1.00.

[@wallihaley5194]

⁠@@MamarAvery, are you saying you get a notification if your ATM gives out $1?

[@deelehey2827]

I have a $50 notification set up.

[@denisegregory9115]

I have mine set at $1 too so I get notifications of every transaction

[@johnkola6475]

there are way more scam phone calls, emails and texts than legit ones. the problem is not just ridiculous numbers of scams out there, but the banks and police often are not helpful or make it such a pain to deal with that some victims just give up.

[@alanm8932]

At 5:14 he finally mentions that they need to have _shoulder surfed_ your PIN for this scam to work! (Unless there really are some rogue ATMs that don't require you to reenter your PIN for each transaction in the session). I think the biggest problem with contactless ATMs is that they require your PIN to be entered more than once in a session. This is giving several chances for your PIN to be shoulder surfed.

[@jacquelinepayne2012]

I dropped my tap and go card at the supermarket checkout and the lady who picked it up and gave it back to me unknowingly triggered the pay function on the till, no pin required. She could have pocketed it and used it several times before my pin number was required. I keep it at home now for security and use one without a tap function for shopping.

[@joewoodchuck3824]

We keep a limited amount of money in our checking account/ATM account. When bill time rolls around we fill it up from elsewhere to cover the due amounts.

[@pjacksreads536]

But checking and savings accounts are tied together

[@rogerstarkey5390]

​@@pjacksreads536 Mine aren't

[@joewoodchuck3824]

@@pjacksreads536 They're tied together to a certain extent, but not entirely. I don't know about your bank, but mine have always had different account numbers for checking and savings. Not that we have so much money to go around, but we also kept a couple of accounts in our former state active which are entirely different organizations than the accounts in our new state. All told, there's quite a bit of insulation between all of them. Anyone can use multiple banks BTW.

[@english7451]

Crews in Chicago steal the whole darn machine.

[@trommelbiel]

I am afraid of using ATM machines .

[@christinakinne9790]

At an ATM just make sure you close out and finish and dont go after dark.

[@steveholloway1963]

With revolut you can switch off contactless

[@Shakespearelover1717]

The ATM I use is a drive up, and there are no lines where people are out of cars. If the slot didn’t work, I would just go inside or get cash from my grocery. Luckily, most of us don’t need cash that often.

[@terric.5022]

Thank you so much for the heads up. I passed it along to friends and family!

[@atecharina4435]

Good info. Thank you. For me I usually go to the bank teller and not to the Atm coz of those “safety” issues.

[@MYWonderfulRBWorld01]

That's one explanation for losing money from bank accounts. After months of money disappearing from my checking account and after changing several banks, I just stopped using banks, period. Many times, my direct deposit wouldn't be available on the deposit date, and my deposit would be drained within one or two days. Each and every bank I questioned always said, "We don't know what happened." I jyst got fed up and refused direct deposits to any bank. It worked for me.

[@Paul-dorsetuk]

No tap feature in the uk yet but one to look out for, thanks!

[@minimaxmiaandme.4971]

I never use tap, no matter who tells me to "tap", I just say "I don't tap".

[@kylabutler2195]

Thank you so much ❤!

[@pascalbruyere7108]

You should also make sure there is a limit on drawing amounts as well as daily amount.

[@Pisti846]

Neither of my banks allows more than one transaction with each entry of my pin. Withdrawal cash and it gives the card back. Get a balance, it gives the card back. Can be frustrating but maybe that is for protection?

[@andyyang7053]

I always press the clear or cancel button after transaction at ATM.

[@FREEDOM195844]

Don't own a debit card! Don't ever use ATMs!

[@MrMustangrick]

100%

[@minimaxmiaandme.4971]

Then you never travel...because you need a debit card or credit card to travel with and would end up spending more money going to an international bank and get exchanges.

[@BuceriasRodHardy]

Always ask for a printed receipt, that solves a lot of these ATM scam issues..

[@vazjc]

I used the ATM the other day and left without checking that my session ended, but there were no additional funds withdrawn other than what I withdrew. To add: people need to check their accounts daily or set alerts when anything is purchased or withdrawn.

[@thruknobulaxii2020]

They’re all equipped with cameras. They can detect when you walk away. Why can’t they auto-close the current session?

[@ubiquitousdiabolus]

A good bank will require you to reenter your PIN for each transaction, even if you haven't closed out the session.

[@MaxPower-11]

Yes, or at least require you to tap your card again.

[@philc.9280]

I haven't used ATM's in years. I just charge and Chase provides protection and safety to my account. I do look at the monthly statement just to make sure everything is correct. I also use cash often when traveling.

[@1234cheerful]

I do this.I can go online and transfer the cash from my account to the charge card for most purchases, to avoid paying interest.

[@leticiapriolo9910]

My ATM card stays at home where is safe, I haven’t used it in years

[@manny7886]

You are a month late if you wait for your monthly statement. It takes less than a minute to check the transactions on the app so I check mine daily.

[@philc.9280]

@@manny7886 Thats not that important as Chase Bank is really, really good at reversing, investigating or holding any questionable charges.

[@newtboys]

Thanks. Anyone trying to get my attention while I'm using the ATM will be treated with utmost suspicion. There's no good reason to approach anybody who is using the ATM.

[@hansraub8663]

Thanks for Your Advice AZUL !

[@Dobiegal]

I am 66 and rarely (less than rwice a year) ever take cash out of an ATM. I simply don't use them. And i pulled all 8 of my accounts out of the major bank and put it in a LOCAL credit union. Best financial move I've ever made.

[@mimosa9638]

I put most of my daily expenses on ONE single credit card that has fraud protection. When needed, may be once a month, I only use the ATM inside the bank. When I’m outside of my house, my laptop and phone come with me to the ladies room. Don’t give the bad persons temptation. Would you give whisky to an alcoholic?

[@KP50-oj6ce]

Scam avoidance 101 I do NOT use a ATM.....!

[@ginger6582]

I can't believe people are still using ATM machines. They must have money to lose.

[@heatherhoward2513]

Use them often. I can't believe people use on line banking, that's more open for scams plus when it goes down you are screwed.

[@ginger6582]

@@heatherhoward2513 I don't do on line banking either. I get my ass out of the car and go inside.

[@thomfx3240]

Good safety video. Small point, it's an ATM not an ATM machine.

[@KH-vw9yl]

Thank you for continuing to coach us in good directions

[@evilroyslade2491]

Thanks for the info. It's a world of potential thieves.

[@nogames8982]

I just don’t use ATMs. Haven’t used one in over five years now.

[@davidhoward4715]

Thanks for sharing.

[@thankthelord4536]

I get cash back at the grocery store.

[@Lacerated1DJ3]

If this was new, i would spread the word. If i had money i would worry but we are living paycheck to paycheck cashing each one to pay bills.

[@merewynyard5813]

Ive seen people sit outside banks with laptops and tablets which looks suss to me...next time i see this I'm going to say a few WORDS!!! its bad enough with phones?

[@MidlifeCrisisManagement]

I honestly don't remember the last time I used an ATM, Azul. it's 2024, but some people still have money habits from 2004 and refuse to change. good luck to them.

[@g.t.richardson6311]

So you a non cash person, or you go back to 1974 and walk in bank and cash a check

[@flicks28]

@@g.t.richardson6311 I’m sure a non cash users. I’ve lived all over the world. So many countries, including 3rd world countries have moved beyond cash. The US is massively behind the times when it comes to this.

[@brainites]

@@g.t.richardson6311 1974 is the deal. The old ways are still best.

[@manny7886]

@@g.t.richardson6311 - I'm a non-cash person. My paycheck is auto-deposit. I have an ATM card but never use it so I leave it at home.

[@dlemmon1276]

Wow! Thanks for this information!!!

[@vickiewilkins1579]

Keep petty cash on you at all times.

[@resterAnonyme]

Until you spend your petty cash and go to the ATM to get more.

[@1234cheerful]

@@resterAnonyme yes, unfortunately. And that "helpful" person is there, waiting for you.

[@discbreakrecords3311]

I'd rather estimate the amount of cash I will need than use an ATM at all.

[@MidlifeCrisisManagement]

um... no.

[@RichardReid-l3c]

Never leave too much money in a current ( chequing) account.

[@thankthelord4536]

I take alot of money out and leave a few 100s in.

[@hoppybeers1849]

ATM I use has different audible tone for each key. I can believe someone in ear shot could decipher. What’s up with that?

[@Slinkygal]

I hadn't noticed the different tones for each key. Wow!

[@peaceful3250]

I don't trust ATMs and won't use them.

[@Charonupthekuiper]

I have never seen a contactless ATM here in Britain and many of them are getting old. One at my bank deducted my account but failed to give me the money. Luckily it was only £10 and they corrected it after they had tallied the machine overnight.

[@1234cheerful]

Thanks for adding your voice to the chorus. I've seen several videos on this but there cannot be too many, to get the attention of as many of us as we can.

[@ongtayjoojames-ow1bs]

That's why I don't keep my monies in the banks already...!!!🙄😬🤨

[@harleydavid33]

Most financial institution apps allow you to lock and unlock your debit cards. I keep my card locked unless I need to use an ATM and then quickly lock the card afterwards.

[@gaelquilts]

The point is and ALWAYS has been that you DONT have to enter your pin!!! Stop doing it. Geez.

[@batchboy999]

Banks can do a solution! Simply pause all functions if ATM terminal sees us walk away, it'll have on screen "we have paused your session, re-enter pin if wish to continue, otherwise we're closing session in a minute". Why can't they help out that way?

[@ES-mc3cc]

I don't use ATM's. I go in the bank to a teller.

[@davidcorbin9786]

Thank you for this excellent advice. Diligence and awareness are always paramount in all activities today.

[@jeremypearson6852]

I very rarely withdraw or carry cash anymore. I would rather get cash at the supermarket while buying groceries. I haven’t seen an ATM with a tap feature.

[@Straightdeal]

I've stopped using a card at ATMs. If I need cash, I send myself cash, which I can then withdraw without using a bank card.

[@nunyabitnezz2802]

If there’s the slightest thing wrong with an ATM, I leave.

[@roberteltze4850]

In my college days there were ATMs that you could swipe your card instead of inserting it. There was one of these in a local bar district at building where the owner hired a security guard to watch over the parking lot at night, mostly to keep non-customers from parking there. It was eventually discovered that he would check for open accounts after anyone used it. If he could he'd pull out $20. Since most people were out drinking they didn't notice extra money being taken out.