Police Tip: Be careful of the four scams that use ATM machines to commit crimes

The bank self-service cash machine has brought convenience to the people's lives, and it has also spawned a series of illegal and criminal activities against the ATM business. Recently, the Heilongjiang police issued an early warning reminder to remind the public to pay attention to the four scams used to commit crimes.

According to reports, there are currently four main criminal methods involving ATM machines and related equipment. One is that when the beneficiary uses the ATM to withdraw money, the criminals distract the beneficiary's attention by way of making a conversation, etc., changing the customer's bank card, and then using the secret camera device installed on the ATM machine or peeping the beneficiary to enter the password, etc. Means to steal bank card password. The second is that criminals use transparent tape or self-made baffles to block the ATM machine's banknote ejection opening, making the machine unable to dispense banknotes. Paste the "Operating method when ATM machine fails" information on the ATM machine or the wall in the name of the bank or card issuer At this time, the withdrawal person dialed the "service hotline" provided in the information and was tricked by the criminals to transfer the money. The third is that the criminals put the self-made card swallowing device into the slot of the ATM machine to create the illusion that the bank card was swallowed, or install the magnetic stripe information reading device into the slot, and copy the inserted card slot. Bank card information, install a stolen device on the keyboard of the ATM machine, the password is stolen when the drawer presses the keyboard to enter the password, after the drawer leaves, the criminals take out the "swallowed" bank card to withdraw or according to the copied bank Card magnetic stripe information manufacturing fake card withdrawal. Fourth, criminals install a magnetic stripe reading device on the card reader of the self-service bank door, and post a prompt such as "please confirm by password after swiping card" on the door, misleading the customer's operation and stealing the bank card number, magnetic stripe information and password. Make fake card withdrawals.

The Heilongjiang Provincial Public Security Department reminded the public to observe the surrounding environment before using the ATM machine. If someone is found next to the 1 meter line, they can be asked to stay away from the ATM machine temporarily. When entering the password, use the hand to cover the password button. If the ATM machine is found If there is a suspicious video device nearby, you should immediately contact the bank staff or call the police. Don't easily call the so-called "bank duty phone" on the "emergency notification", and be vigilant about the operation steps of suspected transfer. In case of card swallowing or other withdrawal failures, please do not leave easily. You should wait patiently for a few minutes to determine if it is swallowed and contact the bank staff immediately. If you find a suspicious situation, contact the banking department in time, or call the police.