Krebs on Security:
Once you understand how easy and common it is for thieves to attach “skimming” devices to ATMs and other machines that accept debit and credit cards, it’s difficult not to closely inspect and even tug on the machines before using them. Several readers who are in the habit of doing just that recently shared images of skimmers they discovered after gently pulling on various parts of a cash machine they were about to use.
I’ve gotten into the habit of doing this at ATMs I go to. Luckily, I haven’t found any skimmers but better to be safe than sorry. I also rarely have any money so skimmers won’t get much out of me regardless.
What is the point of an ATM?
I use plastic for 99% of all transactions.
I get cash ($20 every 6 weeks) at the supermarket.
Deposits.
IPhone app into my credit union.
Have not been into a branch for over a decade.
I’m sure you haven’t but you asked what the point of an ATM is. I gave you an example. Just because you don’t use them doesn’t mean they are useless for everyone else.
Thanks for the post. good to know.
Right, and also.. cash. No standing in a supermarket line if I just happen to need some.
I tug at the ATM as well as the gas station, pretty much anywhere I need to use my card.
Yes, but the article was about skimming. Not about deposits.
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From the comments:
I assume Wells Fargo’s new ‘cardless’ ATM access is the best way around skimmers? At the most, the skimmer’s camera would capture a one-time code and a PIN that would go to a card they have no details on.
Correct?
REPLY
B_Brodie
At Wells Fargo, the bank skims you
I snorted my Pinot Noir.
Huh? We weren’t talking about the article. You asked, “What is the point of an ATM?” I answered. I’m not sure where your disconnect is coming from.
He’s dancing with himself.