If I approach an ATM, and I find anything off or not as expected, including another individual just “hanging out” in the vicinity, I will simply go find another one. A little bit of situational awareness will help prevent you from becoming a victim.
Going while the bank is open, DON'T use the ATM TAP FEATURE if someone is in the same ATM room with you!!! If the standard method to use your card in the slot works, make sure to close the transaction by taking your card out and getting a receipt from the machine, DO NOT USE THE TAP FEATURE!!! @@Serai3
I go to my bank drive through atm, not other sketchy locations. I wd enough cash to spend , to avoid using debit card leaving data everywhere. Some businesses charge extra for cards , unknown to us….cash still is safest payment. Rarely use cc unless for bigger purchases, but people don’t realize a thief can drain $ leaving us in huge debt, forget about tiny rewards points bc it’s not worth it.
This is such an easy fix that the banks can fix within 1 minute, globally. All they need to do is to make sure that if you are using contactless for withdrawing out cash, you can only do it once and the session automatically closes out.
The software works like that. You cannot have an open session on an ATM cash withdrawal when you did not use a card. When you take your cash, the session is closed.
@@tn2cw Yeah, they definitely aren't. Probably they outsourced everyone who does actual work. If I knew what company this was, I would put them on my "too stupid to buy" list.
It is important to get the word out about these types of things. I could totally see myself falling for this if I did not know about it. Stay vigilant. Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment. 🙏 Azul
And calling the bank on how to use the contactless feature safely may likely get you nowhere, you know with so many functions being moved oversea now, and those answering the phones not being much help
This morning I had an unusual ATM experience. I tried to put the card in and no go. Turned it around, wouldn't take it. Turns out that it went in width wise.
Situational Awareness!!! Everyone! Be mindful, be alert! If someone hanging around the ATM area, friendly smiles at you or proceeds to talk to you, cars with people in it near ATM parking lot staring at you, waiting for something etc, leave right away!! Do not stay doesn’t matter if it was day or night! Just Leave!!!
Banks should have their ATM software permit only one transaction per card activation. Inconvenient? Possibly, but most people go for a one-off transaction.
@@brucesmith9144 The information in this video is a bit outdated. Most banks are by now aware of this scam and nowadays already require an additional tap and/or PIN challenge in order to complete additional transactions.
Don’t drive away like I did, either. My card was still in the ATM, and the man in the car behind me helped himself. I got my money back. They had his car on camera while withdrawing from my account.
Thank you for this information I didn’t know about this scam. I have always practiced extreme vigilance when going to an ATM. I didn’t even know about tap method. I do always complete a session and definitely request a receipt because I had a situation when the money wasn’t dispensed out of the machine, but was deducted from my account and my receipt was proof it said what the requested amount was and the dispensed amount was 0. That receipt proved to the bank that I was telling the truth.
I dont like the fact that ATM number keys each have a unique tone to each number. THIS COULD BE EASILY RECORDED. I feel they should be monotoned to prevent theft.
@@frankdelplato5997 it _is_ the same tone for every key. (Monotone as you said). You might be thinking back to when you perhaps used to call a telephone banking telephone number (not using an app) and enter a PIN using your phone keypad. There, each digit did produce a unique tone (which could indeed be recorded) but that's nothing to do with using an ATM.
Beware of card skimming. If you see silver lining inside slot like you have never seen it before, don't put your card in it. If you ever see any car with a driver and a laptop, especially near ATM, be cautious. Card skimming is worked by bluetooth and bluetooth means thief is nearby. If you see someone with a laptop near ATM, be sure to take car plate number, just in case you lose your card.
Thank you, Azul. I've recently heard of this scam. Fortunately my wife and I are dinosaurs in that neither one of us has ever used an ATM. I'm a techie, been building computers since 1990, but always go into the bank for any transactions. It's good that you report scams to your followers. Thanks. :-Don
We have so few banks it is becoming harder to go into a bank to do transactions, two functioning banks all the others are totally machines only in Stockton on Tees England, all our local banks have disappeared.
ATM's need to be programmed to close out automatically. If you need another transaction, then you have to initiate a new one. It's an extra step but it will help protect your account
@@sugipulaboule9don't come to the UK then because most banks don't have cashiers these days, though staff will usually help you use the ATMs. Another trend is that of shops, bars, restaurants etc going cashless. This was brought in via the back door during lock down restrictions. I generally won't use them but in a few years time it will be everywhere. World governments like the idea of a cashless society, it helps them gain access to people's private lives and more importantly it will destroy cash in hand payments for services which will increase tax revenue. I personally am totally opposed to the idea. The more you use a bank card or banking app the more chance it will be compromised and I don't like the idea of my government being able to snoop on my private spending habits either. If you still do things the old way in the States hold on to it for as long as you can.
My daughter were shopping at a local supermarket when my and noticed a young man with a camera taking photos when folk were lifting money. My daughter watched him and he noticed her ⌚watching him and moved away but my daughter reported it to the security officer and they checked the camera for him so hopefully he got caught. Be extra extra careful when lifting money from those machines
The problem is when you withdraw cash the cashier counts out the money on top of the counter in a loud voice.I ask them not to let everybody see how much cash I have on me.Their reply is that they have to do it that way because the security cameras are watching them
I ran from the ATM when I pulled up to an outside one, and someone pulled up too close to my back, almost hitting my car. There's a distance line but the person chose to tailgate. I am a victim of identity theft and trust no one!!
Good alert. Thankfully I don't use an ATM very often. Also, if you have someone behind you acting "helpful" at an ATM better tell them to back off please 🤔.
MY bank does require ANOTHER authorization (TAP AND PIN) even after saying “Yes” to “Do you want to do another transaction”. 🤷♂️ And yes, you should ALWAYS hide your hand putting in your pin regardless. That’s ATM 101 situational awareness from 30 years ago.
Correct. Most banks by now are aware of this scam and nowadays require an additional tap and/or PIN challenge in order to complete additional transactions.
I used my cash card a few days ago and the cashier told me I also had to enter my three diget code. I told him no way and he continue the purchase without the need of my code. Hint: that was as suspicious as it gets! I'm old, not stupid. Decided I will only use cash from now on. Only use the ATM that is about 5 inches from the tellers, during work hours, since they cut hours and there are now lines.
Thank you SO much for this info! We, especially seniors, oftentimes become complacent when using those machines and become easy targets for thieves to clean out our bank accounts! Thanks to people like you, we are reminded about the importance of becoming more careful and vigilant when using those services! I truly appreciate your advice! 👍
Great advice. I've never used the tap feature, but I'm OCD enough that I never leave the ATM until I'm satisfied the session is over, even if there's a long line behind me. I also never use the ATM alone - I generally take my son in law or my eldest grandson.
By saying that I know right off that you have never traveled any distant from your home and you most likely do not even have a passport. Buena suerte con eso!
In the fine print on most if not all cardholder agreements it states if you allow someone who is NOT the cardholder to use your card, all future claims of fraudulent actions are null and void. Doesn't matter if you authorize a family or friend, and someone else steals it later, you are SOL. Don't let ANYONE who's name is not on your card access.
I dropped my tap and go card at the supermarket checkout and the lady who picked it up and gave it back to me unknowingly triggered the pay function on the till, no pin required. She could have pocketed it and used it several times before my pin number was required. I keep it at home now for security and use one without a tap function for shopping.
Thanks for making us aware & sorry you had to go through that. I very rarely use one. I used to bank at Bank of America for a long time, but now I use a semi small bank in TN. Their less likely to go under than large ones too.
Bank of America are TRAITORS to their customers! re: January 6, 2021 = released all transactions from customers around Wash D.C. ... WILLINGLY ... without any court order, or federal request !!
That's one explanation for losing money from bank accounts. After months of money disappearing from my checking account and after changing several banks, I just stopped using banks, period. Many times, my direct deposit wouldn't be available on the deposit date, and my deposit would be drained within one or two days. Each and every bank I questioned always said, "We don't know what happened." I jyst got fed up and refused direct deposits to any bank. It worked for me.
But NEVER stick your card into a slot either. You could easily be a victim of a skimmer. I never use ATM 's at all, don't carry cash at all, pay for everything with my phone, even most restaurants now. Pay by phone does not expose your debit number even to the cashier. Of course, I don't travel outside the 48 states anymore, I have no idea of the situation in foreign countries
I like his final comments about scammers trying to set up a sense of urgency. I remember reading that, in life, usually things that are urgent are rarely important and things that are important are rarely urgent. If one designs one's life around that concept it is much harder to fall victim to something or someone trying to get you to do something they want you to do.
Halifax won't give cash over the counter at certain branches, they just point you to the ATM. I refuse to use them and if I need to pay in or withdraw cash I use the Post Office counter service only.
@@kawboy14Sadly, banks have closed many of their branches in the UK mine included. Nearest branch is a bus ride away - hardly convenient if you are in town😢
I'll only go to a random ATM if the situation is desperate. I only go to a bank ATM, preferably my own bank's. Heck, one time I saw a sus-looking guy hanging around the bank ATM, and I said forget it, l'm going to my own bank
At 5:14 he finally mentions that they need to have _shoulder surfed_ your PIN for this scam to work! (Unless there really are some rogue ATMs that don't require you to reenter your PIN for each transaction in the session). I think the biggest problem with contactless ATMs is that they require your PIN to be entered more than once in a session. This is giving several chances for your PIN to be shoulder surfed.
"Do you want to do another Transaction" is always offered on Australian ATM machines. You just press "no" and it closes. I can't believe they don't have this feature in the USA!
@@newtboys Only allow one transaction and exit from the account when it's done or you cancel the transaction. Put a notice at the top like "one transaction per tap". It's totally heinous for an interface to leave your account wide open on a public street. No one can think of every possibility, but this is big fail. Everyone has the habit of walking away after they take out their money.
I once put my card in aATM ,put in my pin ,and not only did mo money come out ,but my card would not come back . I had a queue behind me and I said to them I think this ATM has been scammed and I am not leaving this machine untill I speak to my bank .I was stuck there for about 20 mins till I got through to my bank and told them to block my card. If the scammers were watching me ,they must have been gutted .lol
We keep a limited amount of money in our checking account/ATM account. When bill time rolls around we fill it up from elsewhere to cover the due amounts.
@@pjacksreads536 They're tied together to a certain extent, but not entirely. I don't know about your bank, but mine have always had different account numbers for checking and savings. Not that we have so much money to go around, but we also kept a couple of accounts in our former state active which are entirely different organizations than the accounts in our new state. All told, there's quite a bit of insulation between all of them. Anyone can use multiple banks BTW.
The chip reader is more secure than the magnetic card reader and you can’t get skimmed by a criminal’s skimmer that’s been attached to the ATM or gas pump. Gas pumps end the transaction when you put the pump handle back. Grocery stores and retail locations end the transaction after the single tap. The ATM is a special case and I must admit that I pull cash for the cleaning lady and have no memory of how I end the transaction. I just take my money and go. Yikes!
@@victortoombs4754 here's a little more. Chip cards are less vulnerable to skimming than magnetic stripe cards, but they are not completely safe. Here are some things to know about chip cards and skimming: Shimming Criminals can use a technique called shimming to capture card information from chip cards. Shimmers are devices that can be installed directly into card readers to copy chip data. Tampering with card readers Fraudsters can tamper with legitimate card readers to skim card information. Contactless pay Contactless pay is considered the safest way to use credit cards. Protecting yourself To protect yourself from skimming, you can: Inspect ATMs, POS terminals, and other card readers before using them Pull at the edges of the keypad before entering your PIN Use ATMs in well-lit, indoor locations Be especially alert for skimming devices in tourist areas
I remember hearing about one bank a while back that had this glitch mentioned in the video. The system didn’t automatically close after each session if the tap option was used. They fixed it once the glitch was identified.
Neither of my banks allows more than one transaction with each entry of my pin. Withdrawal cash and it gives the card back. Get a balance, it gives the card back. Can be frustrating but maybe that is for protection?
I have my ATM card set up so that I immediately get a notification on my phone when my card is used,...also an e-mail,...but most importantly a $200 max that can be taken out in any single day. If I lose $ 200 that is on me,....but no more.
Yep, and if you already took that $200 out the machine should have timed out well before the next day. I also have locked out my ATM from purchasing. Also don’t have bank overdraft using another account. That account could be drained as well in a scam. Instead put a low dollar amount notification so you could do a manual transfer.
A very important part of your video was your reminder to 'always be aware of your surroundings'. That applies to much more than just your using the ATM.
I noticed when I used an ATM machine years ago that after my transaction (I wanted to to take out more money than the default $50), the ATM left me at the transaction menu and didn't just log me out. As a person in IT, this troubled me because people expect the machine to just do the one transaction and log them out. I stopped using my ATM card when I did discover someone had just walked away and left it at the menu. I just logged them out so that I could do my withdrawal. Poor design.
I never use ATM. I only pay for things in cash or use gift cards. I have purchased with cash 30 non-expiry gift cards, since some stores no longer accept cash.
I am 66 and rarely (less than rwice a year) ever take cash out of an ATM. I simply don't use them. And i pulled all 8 of my accounts out of the major bank and put it in a LOCAL credit union. Best financial move I've ever made.
I haven't used ATM's in years. I just charge and Chase provides protection and safety to my account. I do look at the monthly statement just to make sure everything is correct. I also use cash often when traveling.
I always walk into the lobby now. With high tech long range cameras possibly out there and some people knowing the button sounds when passwords are entered, I don't trust doing transactions out in the open.
Some ATMs return your card before the transaction. Those require your PIN to be reentered before making a second transaction. Is this not the case for wireless readers?
@@Clevertechly 30 second timeout is no problem for someone queuing behind you, to step up to the machine when you leave. Even maintaining a "casual" appearance, they will be making their first key press in about 10 seconds.
@jmurphy6767 yes, with the contactless Atm I've used you initially enter your PIN then you have to enter the PIN again for each transaction that is moving any money. I've only used it contactless 2 or 3 times because the additional PIN entries negate any convenience of the contractless function! Also I feel that having to enter your PIN more than once is giving shoulder surfers multiple chances to get your PIN. I don't believe the security flaw stalked about in this video actually exists except, perhaps in a limited number of ATMs that _may_ exist (but probably don't really) that don't require the PIN to be reentered for each transaction. Maybe what's missing from this video is that there also has to be camera surveillance of your PIN or shoulder surfing of your PIN so that the person moving to the ATMS when you walk away, actually has your PIN so they can take over your session when you walk away and make further transactions on your account, using that PIN.
I very rarely withdraw or carry cash anymore. I would rather get cash at the supermarket while buying groceries. I haven’t seen an ATM with a tap feature.
Never never us a free standing ATM as they are issued by 3rd party contractors. Very easy to hack. Always use the ATM that is connected to a physical bank as they are constantly monitored and never use your debit card use your credit card as they have guaranteed protection against fraud
Thanks for this advice. In England we don’t have contactless withdrawals but as it has come to our American cousins it will doubtlessly arrive on this side of the pond.
In RSA our ATM gets bombed with a mine explosion. Nowadays the bank will have ATMs next to the bank branches after 8pm they close it with a metal sliding door and always have appointed security that can help and prevent criminals not to temper the machine. Another option is that they rely on supermarket grocery shops where you can withdraw very limited amounts of 100 pound per person.
Always have situational awareness at all times...not just at ATM's. Know who and what vehicles are around you. Visually scan. Do not be paranoid, but have awareness.
I got scamed twice here in Thailand, I learned my lesson I ONLY GO INTO A BANK TO MAKE A WITHDRAWL ON MY CARD< NEVER NEVER EVER USE a ATM MACHINE ANYMORE.
there are way more scam phone calls, emails and texts than legit ones. the problem is not just ridiculous numbers of scams out there, but the banks and police often are not helpful or make it such a pain to deal with that some victims just give up.
In my college days there were ATMs that you could swipe your card instead of inserting it. There was one of these in a local bar district at building where the owner hired a security guard to watch over the parking lot at night, mostly to keep non-customers from parking there. It was eventually discovered that he would check for open accounts after anyone used it. If he could he'd pull out $20. Since most people were out drinking they didn't notice extra money being taken out.
Banks can do a solution! Simply pause all functions if ATM terminal sees us walk away, it'll have on screen "we have paused your session, re-enter pin if wish to continue, otherwise we're closing session in a minute". Why can't they help out that way?
Had a similar scam with one twist. The “helpful” person took my card and tapped the access point. They then swapped my card for another. Did not realize the swap until I got home. Immediately called bank. The criminal tried to use my card to purchase a $1600 Apple Computer before I was able to call bank (which I was on hold for more than 10 minutes). This was Bank of America. Since they did not have the right PIN number their purchase FAILED! Your point about being vigilant is absolutely imperative. Thanks for posting the video.
The ATM I use is a drive up, and there are no lines where people are out of cars. If the slot didn’t work, I would just go inside or get cash from my grocery. Luckily, most of us don’t need cash that often.
I put most of my daily expenses on ONE single credit card that has fraud protection. When needed, may be once a month, I only use the ATM inside the bank. When I’m outside of my house, my laptop and phone come with me to the ladies room. Don’t give the bad persons temptation. Would you give whisky to an alcoholic?
If I approach an ATM, and I find anything off or not as expected, including another individual just “hanging out” in the vicinity, I will simply go find another one. A little bit of situational awareness will help prevent you from becoming a victim.
You don't understand what this clip is all about
Inside stores are usually cheaper that banks anyway. Bamks are the thieves. $4.99 for what?? We have been in the computer age for years.
Also, going while the bank is actually open is another way to protect yourself.
Going while the bank is open, DON'T use the ATM TAP FEATURE if someone is in the same ATM room with you!!! If the standard method to use your card in the slot works, make sure to close the transaction by taking your card out and getting a receipt from the machine, DO NOT USE THE TAP FEATURE!!!
@@Serai3
Hit the cancel button or clear button after you are done.
I do the same thing at the gas pump.
I do...thank God 😮
@@thankthelord4536 Same here!
Thanks for the tip
I always do this. I even do it at gas pumps! Cancel or Clear. I usually hit CANCEL.
Never use an ATM with people hanging around and never talk with someone, no matter how friendly they may seem, in the vicinity.
Good idea ... because they might want to just grab your money, your card and your phone.
@@lazygardens True.
Tell people to back up if they are too close to your personal space. Don't be afraid! If you are, tell them you have the latest "Flu" going around. 😊
I haven't used an ATM for years. If i want cash I get cashback over the counter at the supermarket. You need a debit card to do it though..
I go to my bank drive through atm, not other sketchy locations. I wd enough cash to spend , to avoid using debit card leaving data everywhere. Some businesses charge extra for cards , unknown to us….cash still is safest payment. Rarely use cc unless for bigger purchases, but people don’t realize a thief can drain $ leaving us in huge debt, forget about tiny rewards points bc it’s not worth it.
This is such an easy fix that the banks can fix within 1 minute, globally. All they need to do is to make sure that if you are using contactless for withdrawing out cash, you can only do it once and the session automatically closes out.
The software works like that. You cannot have an open session on an ATM cash withdrawal when you did not use a card. When you take your cash, the session is closed.
Already that way in Europe. Bank security guys in America just aren’t thinking
@@Straightdeal If that was true, this video would not have been made
@@tn2cw Yeah, they definitely aren't. Probably they outsourced everyone who does actual work. If I knew what company this was, I would put them on my "too stupid to buy" list.
Duh
Thank you for alerting people to these types of scams.
It is important to get the word out about these types of things. I could totally see myself falling for this if I did not know about it. Stay vigilant. Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment. 🙏 Azul
And calling the bank on how to use the contactless feature safely may likely get you nowhere, you know with so many functions being moved oversea now, and those answering the phones not being much help
This morning I had an unusual ATM experience. I tried to put the card in and no go. Turned it around, wouldn't take it. Turns out that it went in width wise.
Situational Awareness!!! Everyone! Be mindful, be alert! If someone hanging around the ATM area, friendly smiles at you or proceeds to talk to you, cars with people in it near ATM parking lot staring at you, waiting for something etc, leave right away!! Do not stay doesn’t matter if it was day or night! Just Leave!!!
Make sure you get a Receipt when you walk away from the ATM. That's how you know that your session ended.
And always hit the cancel button when your transaction is finished.
Same thing goes for at gas station gas pumps. Get a receipt.
All great points.
Chase no longer gives receipts. They stopped that a long time ago.
BOA makes me re-enter my card for very transaction
Great PSA. Never walk away from an ATM until it’s completely closed out the transaction.
Banks should have their ATM software permit only one transaction per card activation. Inconvenient? Possibly, but most people go for a one-off transaction.
@@brucesmith9144this is the norm now. Alll ATMs I use with tap to pay now ends after 1 transaction.
@@brucesmith9144 The information in this video is a bit outdated. Most banks are by now aware of this scam and nowadays already require an additional tap and/or PIN challenge in order to complete additional transactions.
Don’t drive away like I did, either. My card was still in the ATM, and the man in the car behind me helped himself. I got my money back. They had his car on camera while withdrawing from my account.
@@quicklykay
Good ending for you. 🎉😊.Thank you.
Thank you for this information I didn’t know about this scam. I have always practiced extreme vigilance when going to an ATM. I didn’t even know about tap method. I do always complete a session and definitely request a receipt because I had a situation when the money wasn’t dispensed out of the machine, but was deducted from my account and my receipt was proof it said what the requested amount was and the dispensed amount was 0. That receipt proved to the bank that I was telling the truth.
Hum
You see 👀.
Plus we got to be quick
I dont like the fact that ATM number keys each have a unique tone to each number. THIS COULD BE EASILY RECORDED. I feel they should be monotoned to prevent theft.
How would the touch tones be recorded?
Anyway, if you're that scared, sing or talk loudly? Shout? Mimic a cop car siren?
Make it fun!!
@@frankdelplato5997 it _is_ the same tone for every key. (Monotone as you said).
You might be thinking back to when you perhaps used to call a telephone banking telephone number (not using an app) and enter a PIN using your phone keypad. There, each digit did produce a unique tone (which could indeed be recorded) but that's nothing to do with using an ATM.
You guys are missing the point
Good point!
Uk tones are monotone.
Beware of card skimming. If you see silver lining inside slot like you have never seen it before, don't put your card in it. If you ever see any car with a driver and a laptop, especially near ATM, be cautious. Card skimming is worked by bluetooth and bluetooth means thief is nearby. If you see someone with a laptop near ATM, be sure to take car plate number, just in case you lose your card.
I go into the bank to use the ATM, not the one in the lobby. I also press cancel when finished.
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I didn't even know you could ATM contactless! What a horrible idea!!
Thank you, Azul. I've recently heard of this scam. Fortunately my wife and I are dinosaurs in that neither one of us has ever used an ATM. I'm a techie, been building computers since 1990, but always go into the bank for any transactions. It's good that you report scams to your followers. Thanks.
:-Don
We have so few banks it is becoming harder to go into a bank to do transactions, two functioning banks all the others are totally machines only in Stockton on Tees England, all our local banks have disappeared.
Thank you Azul much appreciated 🏴
I also do not use ATM. Never have and hope to never have to either.
@@clayneshore9215it may be inconvenient & unsafe, but it makes more money for the banks so what else matters
Do they charge you are a teller? Yet they charge for ATMs The % can be loan shark rates .
My wife works for a local credit union. It video records till transaction is closed.
ATM's need to be programmed to close out automatically. If you need another transaction, then you have to initiate a new one. It's an extra step but it will help protect your account
That's what Wells Fargo do
My Chase does that exact thing.
Cameras should capture who uses the ATM after you.
I think they do
You are " innocent" you don't know what this clip is all about ffs
When abroad always go into a bank that has an ATM inside. Thank you for posting this and I'm sorry you got scammed.
Exactly
NOOOO,,,,, go to the CASHIER and NOOOO,,,, he didn't get s a med.
And PAY with MONEY WHEREVER you go ffs
@@sugipulaboule9Some banks charge fees for withdrawing cash from a cashier.
@@sugipulaboule9don't come to the UK then because most banks don't have cashiers these days, though staff will usually help you use the ATMs. Another trend is that of shops, bars, restaurants etc going cashless. This was brought in via the back door during lock down restrictions. I generally won't use them but in a few years time it will be everywhere. World governments like the idea of a cashless society, it helps them gain access to people's private lives and more importantly it will destroy cash in hand payments for services which will increase tax revenue. I personally am totally opposed to the idea. The more you use a bank card or banking app the more chance it will be compromised and I don't like the idea of my government being able to snoop on my private spending habits either. If you still do things the old way in the States hold on to it for as long as you can.
If anyone is milling around an ATM then I'm not going to that one.
Some of those folks take forever 😩
Banks fault. Who even asked for a contactless function to take money out of their bank accounts?!
The people using the contactless function.
Who asked for ATMs? Banks now don't have to hire so many cashiers anymore.
Never seen one here in the UK and Europe. Never knew they even existed.
Had contactless removed from my card from day one👌
CASH, CASH, CASH, use it EVERYWHERE
My daughter were shopping at a local supermarket when my and noticed a young man with a camera taking photos when folk were lifting money. My daughter watched him and he noticed her ⌚watching him and moved away but my daughter reported it to the security officer and they checked the camera for him so hopefully he got caught. Be extra extra careful when lifting money from those machines
Smart daughter.
A lot of shops offer cash back at the till, make a purchase and request a cash withdrawal at the till which is safer than out on the street.
Use CASH, CASH, CASH, CASH, CASH, CASH, CASH everywhere
The problem is when you withdraw cash the cashier counts out the money on top of the counter in a loud voice.I ask them not to let everybody see how much cash I have on me.Their reply is that they have to do it that way because the security cameras are watching them
@@veronicasmit8294I go to grocery stores where the cash withdrawal is automatically dispensed from the self-pay machine in the self-serve buying.
Yeah, if I see anyone near me at an ATM i leave and find another one...
I ran from the ATM when I pulled up to an outside one, and someone pulled up too close to my back, almost hitting my car. There's a distance line but the person chose to tailgate. I am a victim of identity theft and trust no one!!
Can you send my wife her $37,000.00 because needs to buy some pantyhose desperately.
Good alert. Thankfully I don't use an ATM very often. Also, if you have someone behind you acting "helpful" at an ATM better tell them to back off please 🤔.
That's EXACTLY what this guy wants us to do, not to use it, you are asleep. USE IT
MY bank does require ANOTHER authorization (TAP AND PIN) even after saying “Yes” to “Do you want to do another transaction”. 🤷♂️ And yes, you should ALWAYS hide your hand putting in your pin regardless. That’s ATM 101 situational awareness from 30 years ago.
Correct. Most banks by now are aware of this scam and nowadays require an additional tap and/or PIN challenge in order to complete additional transactions.
@@MaxPower-11 I just don’t know why he called it “new” in the title. Kinda close to click-bait.
@@YankeeStackingAgreed!
@@MaxPower-11 It’s a fine line between a catchy-and even sensational-title, and clickbait. I know personally it can be tough.
I used my cash card a few days ago and the cashier told me I also had to enter my three diget code. I told him no way and he continue the purchase without the need of my code. Hint: that was as suspicious as it gets! I'm old, not stupid. Decided I will only use cash from now on. Only use the ATM that is about 5 inches from the tellers, during work hours, since they cut hours and there are now lines.
Thank you SO much for this info! We, especially seniors, oftentimes become complacent when using those machines and become easy targets for thieves to clean out our bank accounts! Thanks to people like you, we are reminded about the importance of becoming more careful and vigilant when using those services! I truly appreciate your advice! 👍
Great advice. I've never used the tap feature, but I'm OCD enough that I never leave the ATM until I'm satisfied the session is over, even if there's a long line behind me. I also never use the ATM alone - I generally take my son in law or my eldest grandson.
I don’t even have a debit or ATM card. I decided years ago that was not safe in many ways. Thanks for the info.
How do you do that?
Not possible in today's world
@@daddygc5814
Sure it's if you live of the grid, survive on your own.
By saying that I know right off that you have never traveled any distant from your home and you most likely do not even have a passport. Buena suerte con eso!
@@davidsebastianelli1326
Most born Americans don't have a passport on hand. Unless, we're preparing to travel.
In the fine print on most if not all cardholder agreements it states if you allow someone who is NOT the cardholder to use your card, all future claims of fraudulent actions are null and void. Doesn't matter if you authorize a family or friend, and someone else steals it later, you are SOL. Don't let ANYONE who's name is not on your card access.
,,,, ffffffff the card
And the f o n
I dropped my tap and go card at the supermarket checkout and the lady who picked it up and gave it back to me unknowingly triggered the pay function on the till, no pin required. She could have pocketed it and used it several times before my pin number was required. I keep it at home now for security and use one without a tap function for shopping.
Thanks for making us aware & sorry you had to go through that. I very rarely use one. I used to bank at Bank of America for a long time, but now I use a semi small bank in TN. Their less likely to go under than large ones too.
Also, don’t do business with Bank of America. They will not support you as a customer.
BoAzzholes
None will support
Bank of America are TRAITORS to their customers! re: January 6, 2021 = released all transactions from customers around Wash D.C. ... WILLINGLY ... without any court order, or federal request !!
I 've seen that in news stories. They don't seem to want to pay, allegedly.
I refer to them as spank of America
That's one explanation for losing money from bank accounts. After months of money disappearing from my checking account and after changing several banks, I just stopped using banks, period. Many times, my direct deposit wouldn't be available on the deposit date, and my deposit would be drained within one or two days. Each and every bank I questioned always said, "We don't know what happened." I jyst got fed up and refused direct deposits to any bank. It worked for me.
Simple solution. NEVER use the contactless at the atm.
I never would
But NEVER stick your card into a slot either. You could easily be a victim of a skimmer.
I never use ATM 's at all, don't carry cash at all, pay for everything with my phone, even most restaurants now.
Pay by phone does not expose your debit number even to the cashier.
Of course, I don't travel outside the 48 states anymore, I have no idea of the situation in foreign countries
I like his final comments about scammers trying to set up a sense of urgency. I remember reading that, in life, usually things that are urgent are rarely important and things that are important are rarely urgent.
If one designs one's life around that concept it is much harder to fall victim to something or someone trying to get you to do something they want you to do.
Go inside the bank wait in line if you need cash. Far safer than an ATM.
Halifax won't give cash over the counter at certain branches, they just point you to the ATM. I refuse to use them and if I need to pay in or withdraw cash I use the Post Office counter service only.
People are too lazy.
@@kawboy14Sadly, banks have closed many of their branches in the UK mine included. Nearest branch is a bus ride away - hardly convenient if you are in town😢
I'll only go to a random ATM if the situation is desperate. I only go to a bank ATM, preferably my own bank's. Heck, one time I saw a sus-looking guy hanging around the bank ATM, and I said forget it, l'm going to my own bank
At 5:14 he finally mentions that they need to have _shoulder surfed_ your PIN for this scam to work! (Unless there really are some rogue ATMs that don't require you to reenter your PIN for each transaction in the session).
I think the biggest problem with contactless ATMs is that they require your PIN to be entered more than once in a session. This is giving several chances for your PIN to be shoulder surfed.
"Do you want to do another Transaction" is always offered on Australian ATM machines. You just press "no" and it closes. I can't believe they don't have this feature in the USA!
WE do have this feature in the USA.
They do.
People don't wait and answer "no". the transaction remains open.
@@deke6x
Well that's their fault then.
Well the machine will ask you this before it gives your card back ? makes no sense !
If possible, I always use the ATM inside the bank.
The company who built the ATM software really should have realized that this would happen.
They will have customers complaining that they can no longer do multiple transactions with a single tap of the card.
@@newtboys Only allow one transaction and exit from the account when it's done or you cancel the transaction. Put a notice at the top like "one transaction per tap". It's totally heinous for an interface to leave your account wide open on a public street.
No one can think of every possibility, but this is big fail. Everyone has the habit of walking away after they take out their money.
@@MashaB-pk8hl Put some text on the screen that says "one transaction per tap". And have an AI explain the security fix to the complainers.
I once put my card in aATM ,put in my pin ,and not only did mo money come out ,but my card would not come back .
I had a queue behind me and I said to them I think this ATM has been scammed and I am not leaving this machine untill I speak to my bank .I was stuck there for about 20 mins till I got through to my bank and told them to block my card.
If the scammers were watching me ,they must have been gutted .lol
@@MashaB-pk8hl,,,, ffffffff the tap
We keep a limited amount of money in our checking account/ATM account. When bill time rolls around we fill it up from elsewhere to cover the due amounts.
But checking and savings accounts are tied together
@@pjacksreads536
Mine aren't
@@pjacksreads536 They're tied together to a certain extent, but not entirely. I don't know about your bank, but mine have always had different account numbers for checking and savings. Not that we have so much money to go around, but we also kept a couple of accounts in our former state active which are entirely different organizations than the accounts in our new state. All told, there's quite a bit of insulation between all of them.
Anyone can use multiple banks BTW.
The chip reader is more secure than the magnetic card reader and you can’t get skimmed by a criminal’s skimmer that’s been attached to the ATM or gas pump. Gas pumps end the transaction when you put the pump handle back. Grocery stores and retail locations end the transaction after the single tap. The ATM is a special case and I must admit that I pull cash for the cleaning lady and have no memory of how I end the transaction. I just take my money and go. Yikes!
Actually, there are skimmers that can skim your chip card. They are just less common.
@@victortoombs4754 here's a little more.
Chip cards are less vulnerable to skimming than magnetic stripe cards, but they are not completely safe. Here are some things to know about chip cards and skimming:
Shimming
Criminals can use a technique called shimming to capture card information from chip cards. Shimmers are devices that can be installed directly into card readers to copy chip data.
Tampering with card readers
Fraudsters can tamper with legitimate card readers to skim card information.
Contactless pay
Contactless pay is considered the safest way to use credit cards.
Protecting yourself
To protect yourself from skimming, you can:
Inspect ATMs, POS terminals, and other card readers before using them
Pull at the edges of the keypad before entering your PIN
Use ATMs in well-lit, indoor locations
Be especially alert for skimming devices in tourist areas
I transfer to pay our Cleaner!
No Check!
No Cash!
Agreed, I get notified for everything!
I remember hearing about one bank a while back that had this glitch mentioned in the video. The system didn’t automatically close after each session if the tap option was used. They fixed it once the glitch was identified.
I’ve walked up to machines, and someone’s card is in the slot. They were probably there several minutes before I rocked up to the ATM.
Neither of my banks allows more than one transaction with each entry of my pin. Withdrawal cash and it gives the card back. Get a balance, it gives the card back. Can be frustrating but maybe that is for protection?
Great public service. Thank you.
I have my ATM card set up so that I immediately get a notification on my phone when my card is used,...also an e-mail,...but most importantly a $200 max that can be taken out in any single day. If I lose $ 200 that is on me,....but no more.
Yep, and if you already took that $200 out the machine should have timed out well before the next day. I also have locked out my ATM from purchasing. Also don’t have bank overdraft using another account. That account could be drained as well in a scam. Instead put a low dollar amount notification so you could do a manual transfer.
I have mine set at $1.00.
@@MamarAvery, are you saying you get a notification if your ATM gives out $1?
I have a $50 notification set up.
I have mine set at $1 too so I get notifications of every transaction
I have not used an ATM in years & have never seen a reason to really need one.
Unfortunately, this is not a new scam. This happened to me in South Africa about four years ago exact same thing.
I never use a Bank ATM !!
I go inside the bank withdraw money ,or get cash back when I buy something.
In the UK, I ALWAYS go into the bank and use a machine inside.
Nearly all the banks have closed
Thank you so much for the heads up. I passed it along to friends and family!
The bank must fix that security breach.
At an ATM just make sure you close out and finish and dont go after dark.
I always wait till ATM is back to the login screen before I leave.
Also press the Cancel ❌ button just before you walk away from 🏧
No problem in UK No contact less on ATM machines .... Its crazy have it on there !!!!!!!
YET I will not use contactless.
Didn't use ATM at all! Use pay by phone everywhere
A very important part of your video was your reminder to 'always be aware of your surroundings'. That applies to much more than just your using the ATM.
If you have a post office close they will dispense cash just like an ATM. Plus it is much safer.
I noticed when I used an ATM machine years ago that after my transaction (I wanted to to take out more money than the default $50), the ATM left me at the transaction menu and didn't just log me out. As a person in IT, this troubled me because people expect the machine to just do the one transaction and log them out. I stopped using my ATM card when I did discover someone had just walked away and left it at the menu. I just logged them out so that I could do my withdrawal. Poor design.
I never use an ATM. Ever
I never use ATM. I only pay for things in cash or use gift cards. I have purchased with cash 30 non-expiry gift cards, since some stores no longer accept cash.
That's exactly what this guy wants you to do, you just failed for it
They best way of dealing with this is not to use these machines and draw your money from the bank or post office like we used to.
A good bank will require you to reenter your PIN for each transaction, even if you haven't closed out the session.
Yes, or at least require you to tap your card again.
I am 66 and rarely (less than rwice a year) ever take cash out of an ATM.
I simply don't use them.
And i pulled all 8 of my accounts out of the major bank and put it in a LOCAL credit union. Best financial move I've ever made.
I haven't used ATM's in years. I just charge and Chase provides protection and safety to my account. I do look at the monthly statement just to make sure everything is correct. I also use cash often when traveling.
I do this.I can go online and transfer the cash from my account to the charge card for most purchases, to avoid paying interest.
My ATM card stays at home where is safe, I haven’t used it in years
You are a month late if you wait for your monthly statement. It takes less than a minute to check the transactions on the app so I check mine daily.
@@manny7886 Thats not that important as Chase Bank is really, really good at reversing, investigating or holding any questionable charges.
I always walk into the lobby now. With high tech long range cameras possibly out there and some people knowing the button sounds when passwords are entered, I don't trust doing transactions out in the open.
I don't trust ATMs and won't use them.
Stoped going to outside ATM during covid thefts at outside ATM. Guess if people putting glue on ATM inside the bank ant at tellers window what to do ?
Some ATMs return your card before the transaction. Those require your PIN to be reentered before making a second transaction. Is this not the case for wireless readers?
It also times out after 30 seconds to one minute automatically.
@@Clevertechly 30 second timeout is no problem for someone queuing behind you, to step up to the machine when you leave. Even maintaining a "casual" appearance, they will be making their first key press in about 10 seconds.
@jmurphy6767 yes, with the contactless Atm I've used you initially enter your PIN then you have to enter the PIN again for each transaction that is moving any money.
I've only used it contactless 2 or 3 times because the additional PIN entries negate any convenience of the contractless function!
Also I feel that having to enter your PIN more than once is giving shoulder surfers multiple chances to get your PIN.
I don't believe the security flaw stalked about in this video actually exists except, perhaps in a limited number of ATMs that _may_ exist (but probably don't really) that don't require the PIN to be reentered for each transaction.
Maybe what's missing from this video is that there also has to be camera surveillance of your PIN or shoulder surfing of your PIN so that the person moving to the ATMS when you walk away, actually has your PIN so they can take over your session when you walk away and make further transactions on your account, using that PIN.
Never heard of that one , thanks! You have to be on your toes these days, scammers everywhere. Appreciate you taking the time to warn.
Who would go to an ATM with other people around? That's asking for trouble.
I very rarely withdraw or carry cash anymore. I would rather get cash at the supermarket while buying groceries. I haven’t seen an ATM with a tap feature.
You should also make sure there is a limit on drawing amounts as well as daily amount.
Even here on home ground as opposed to going abroad still use the inside atm if you can
Thank you so much for letting us know without people like you we would fall fowl of these nasty tricks
Never never us a free standing ATM as they are issued by 3rd party contractors. Very easy to hack. Always use the ATM that is connected to a physical bank as they are constantly monitored and never use your debit card use your credit card as they have guaranteed protection against fraud
ATM I use has different audible tone for each key. I can believe someone in ear shot could decipher. What’s up with that?
I hadn't noticed the different tones for each key. Wow!
Thanks for this advice. In England we don’t have contactless withdrawals but as it has come to our American cousins it will doubtlessly arrive on this side of the pond.
In our bank only 1 person is allowed in the ATM Vestibulebat a time ... aa it should be !!!❤❤❤
In RSA our ATM gets bombed with a mine explosion. Nowadays the bank will have ATMs next to the bank branches after 8pm they close it with a metal sliding door and always have appointed security that can help and prevent criminals not to temper the machine. Another option is that they rely on supermarket grocery shops where you can withdraw very limited amounts of 100 pound per person.
I've not seen the contactless option at UK cash points.
Barclays
no we haven't got ATM IN ENGLAND
Always have situational awareness at all times...not just at ATM's. Know who and what vehicles are around you. Visually scan. Do not be paranoid, but have awareness.
I got scamed twice here in Thailand, I learned my lesson I ONLY GO INTO A BANK TO MAKE A WITHDRAWL ON MY CARD< NEVER NEVER EVER USE a ATM MACHINE ANYMORE.
I think doesn’t ask that after a transaction it just ends the transaction and if you want to create another one you have to re-insert your card
I never withdraw money from ATMs.
there are way more scam phone calls, emails and texts than legit ones. the problem is not just ridiculous numbers of scams out there, but the banks and police often are not helpful or make it such a pain to deal with that some victims just give up.
was at parents house in 1991 when man on phone told me put money in thie account- he sound cananda
haven't used an ATM in 40 years
Were they around 40 years ago?
I’m glad that this information is getting out there so people can TRY to protect themselves. Thanks!!
With revolut you can switch off contactless
In my college days there were ATMs that you could swipe your card instead of inserting it. There was one of these in a local bar district at building where the owner hired a security guard to watch over the parking lot at night, mostly to keep non-customers from parking there. It was eventually discovered that he would check for open accounts after anyone used it. If he could he'd pull out $20.
Since most people were out drinking they didn't notice extra money being taken out.
The best protection is not to use ATMs at all. I stopped using them 10 years ago.
Banks can do a solution! Simply pause all functions if ATM terminal sees us walk away, it'll have on screen "we have paused your session, re-enter pin if wish to continue, otherwise we're closing session in a minute".
Why can't they help out that way?
Banks should build enclosures around ATMs. And cause the ATM to start beeping as a reminder to take your card and close out the transaction.
Yes old phone Box may be the way to go with ATMs
Had a similar scam with one twist. The “helpful” person took my card and tapped the access point. They then swapped my card for another. Did not realize the swap until I got home. Immediately called bank. The criminal tried to use my card to purchase a $1600 Apple Computer before I was able to call bank (which I was on hold for more than 10 minutes). This was Bank of America. Since they did not have the right PIN number their purchase FAILED!
Your point about being vigilant is absolutely imperative. Thanks for posting the video.
Thanks for Your Advice AZUL !
The ATM I use is a drive up, and there are no lines where people are out of cars. If the slot didn’t work, I would just go inside or get cash from my grocery. Luckily, most of us don’t need cash that often.
Better still leave if someone is crowding you
I put most of my daily expenses on ONE single credit card that has fraud protection. When needed, may be once a month, I only use the ATM inside the bank. When I’m outside of my house, my laptop and phone come with me to the ladies room. Don’t give the bad persons temptation. Would you give whisky to an alcoholic?
Get cash out at PO, pay cash for everything. Use it or lose it.
I’m not dumb enough to take advice from a stranger who walked up behind me at an ATM.
All ATM’s have cameras so they should have video of “glue boy”
Good info. Thank you.
For me I usually go to the bank teller and not to the Atm coz of those “safety” issues.