JOHANNESBURG SOUTH – As the festive season approaches, criminals are out in full force and they want to get their hands on your money.
The Banking Association of South Africa listed the following ATM safety tips to avoid becoming a victim of card skimming theft:
* Never give your card to someone at an ATM for any reason.
* Never let anyone assist you at an ATM, even if they appear to be a bank official or security personnel.
* Beware of people standing close to you when you are concluding transactions at an ATM.
* Ensure you hide your pin when keying it into an ATM.
* Never use an ATM that looks tampered with or damaged.
* Always use an ATM in a well-lit area.
* If possible, use an ATM that is monitored by a CCTV camera.
