How To Protect Yourself From ATM Fraud Know The Atm Safety Tips

By Lokmat English Desk | Published: October 14, 2021 08:23 PM2021-10-14T20:23:53+5:302021-10-14T20:23:53+5:30

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There was a time when people used to line up in banks to withdraw money and the queues were so big that it was morning to evening till your number came. But nowadays, ATMs have made the process of withdrawing money from banks much easier.

You can easily withdraw money as per your need if you have an ATM in any corner of the country. However, the last few years have also seen incidents of ATM fraud. In which many people's accounts have been emptied.

Criminals resort to various methods to commit ATM fraud, which are not known to the general public. So there is a need to be careful. If you are going to withdraw money at an ATM, the most important thing is to check if the camera has been installed before.

In addition to this, also check that there is nothing suspicious in the place where the card is inserted. Be careful if you see anything suspicious. Meanwhile, fraudsters put a chip in the card reader's location, allowing them to steal all the information on your card.

Also, there are a lot of people who share their ATM card PIN and card etc. with their friends or relatives, so this should not be taken lightly, as such incidents have been observed when their own fraud and withdrawal from your ATM.

If you are going to withdraw money from an ATM, it is very important to cover the PIN by hand so that no one else can see your PIN. Sometimes fraudsters steal your PIN through a hidden camera. This can cost you millions.

After withdrawing money from the ATM, you must press the cancel button. This will prevent your information from being leaked anywhere else. If you have withdrawn money, do not move near the screen until Welcome is written on the screen.