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In the first
picture you
see an individual who apparently is making a bank transaction at the ATM. PLACING THE TRAP What he really is doing is placing a trap in the ATM machine
to “capture” the
next user card. LOOKOUT WARNING Altering the ATMs is a risky business, these individuals work in teams. The lookout warns of any possible eye witnesses / or of the next potential victim. THE
VICTIM Here we see the next client using the ATM, after the trap
has been set. He inserts his card and begins his transaction. SPRINGING THE TRAP The ATM card is confiscated, and the customer is confused, asking himself,
Why has my card been confiscated? However, here we see the cavalry coming
to help ATM Thief Offers Help Here we see the thief pretending to help. What he is really doing
is trying to gain the “chumps” PIN, now that he has captured
his card. GAINGING ACCESS TO THE PIN The good Samaritan convinces the “chump” He can recover
the card,if he presses his PIN at the same time the Samaritan press “cancel” and “enter”. After several attempts the “chump”is convinced his card has
been confiscated. The “chump” and the Samaritan leave the
ATM. RECOVERING THE CARD Satisfied the area is clear, the thief THE ESCAPE In possession of the card and the PIN he leaves the ATM with $4000
from the “CHUMPS”account. THE TRAP The trap is made up of XRAY film, which is the preferred material by
thieves; Simply because of the black color which is similar in appearance
to the slot on the card reader. PLACING THE TRAP The trap is then inserted into the ATM slot. Care is taken not to insert
the entire film into the slot, the ends are folded and contain glue strips
for better adhesion to the inner and outer surface of the slots. INVISIBLE Once the ends are firmly glued and fixed to the slot, it is almost
impossible to detect by unsuspecting clients. HOW IS YOUR CARD CONFISCATED? Slits are cut into both sides of the trap, This prevents your card being
returned prior to completing your transaction. RETRIEVAL OF CONFISCATED CARD As soon as the “Chump” is gone, and they have your
PIN , The thief can remove the glued trap, by grasping the folded tips,
he simply pulls the trap out that has retained your card. RECOMMENDATIONS 1.-Once your card has been confiscated, observe the ATM slot
and the card reader for any signs of tampering. Should you see the film
tips glued to the slot, unglue, pull the trap out and recover your card. NOTE TO SELF:
USE THE OLD STYLE ATM SLOTS AS LITTLE AS POSSIBLE.
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