Reports have been made regarding card skimmers and pinhole cameras installed at ATMs to illegally capture card data, including Personal Identification Numbers (PINs). Criminals commonly attach a card skimmer to the card insertion slot and place a miniature pinhole camera concealed in a small rectangular strip on the ATM light-box. These devices are sophisticated and look as if they are part of the ATM. Criminals usually use a remote receiver to obtain the signal emitted by the devices.
Police Advice
- Pay attention to persons loitering suspiciously in the vicinity;
- Use indoor ATMs whenever possible, as they tend to be grouped together and are less likely to be tampered with;
- Form a habit of covering up the keypad while entering your PIN so that no camera can capture your typing; and
- If you notice any uncommon objects installed at an ATM, immediately stop using it and report to the police.