Re: ATM in Tysons rigged with scamming device
Posted by:
Fairfax MF---er
()
Date: April 15, 2007 12:48PM
FairF4x0r Wrote:
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> Fairfax MF---er Wrote:
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> > Here's a tip on how to avoid this problem.
> First,
> > cover the numbers on your ATM card when you put
> it
> > into the ATM. If a camera is on the ATM, it
> won't
> > be able to record your ATM card number. Second,
> > always cover the keypad with one hand when you
> > enter you PIN. That way, even if someone gets
> your
> > card information they won't be able to get your
> > PIN.
>
> The device attached looked like a surrogate
> reader. The card is placed in and the info is
> read, then transmitted to a short-range device
> just offsite. Hiding the numbers isn't going to
> protect against a card reader.
I realize that. However, they have to use a camera aimed at the keyboard to get your PIN. Covering the keypad will keep the camera from capturing your PIN information.