Posts Tagged ‘ATM’
IN THE HEADLINES: Skimmers See Goldmines in Gas Pumps
Posted by: Neal OFarrell in: ● September 30, 2010
A gang of skimmers managed to steal more than half a million dollars from customers at gas stations across the state of Nevada, in what’s becoming an all-too-easy scam. Skimming uses miniature card readers hidden in public places where consumers are most likely to use a credit or ATM card, and gas stations and ATM [...]
IN THE HEADLINES: Skimming Remains a Constant Threat
Posted by: Neal OFarrell in: ● August 12, 2010
One of the reasons identity theft is such a pervasive threat is that as part of our daily lives we often have to voluntarily hand over our personal information to complete strangers. We don’t know who these people are, or what their backgrounds are, and yet we still have to absolutely trust them. That’s one [...]
IN THE HEADLINES: A New ATM Attack Surfaces in Las Vegas
Posted by: Neal OFarrell in: ● August 3, 2010
Ever used one of those stand-alone ATMs, the ones you’ll most often find in restaurants, supermarkets, or gas stations? I try to avoid them, not just because they can charge pretty hefty fees for even the smallest withdrawal, but honestly I’ve just never trusted them. After all, you have no idea who owns the ATM, [...]
IN THE HEADLINES: Skimming Continues to Fool and Fleece Unwary Consumers
Posted by: Neal OFarrell in: ● July 20, 2010
If you haven’t already heard of skimming, I hope you don’t find out about it the hard way. In a nutshell, skimming is a scam where the thieves “skim” a copy of your credit or debit card information when you think you’re paying for something legitimate. For example, skimming is a growing problem at restaurants, [...]
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