UPDATE: Bank shares safety tips following armed robbery at ATM
A video of the shooting incident was shared widely across social media platforms.
FOLLOWING an armed robbery at a Musgrave ATM, FNB has shared safety tips to raise awareness about the crime. Shots were fired during the robbery on Monday, August 16 at 11:00.
Lee-Anne van Zyl, CEO of FNB Points of Presence said police were called to the scene immediately after the incident.
Read the original story here: WATCH: Shots fired in Musgrave ATM robbery
“FNB confirms that a customer was accosted on his way to our Musgrave branch in KwaZulu-Natal on Monday. The customer was not harmed physically during the incident and the police were immediately called to the scene. The bank is co-operating with the police investigation on the matter. In light of the pending investigation, we are unable to provide further details,” said van Zyl.
FNB’s safety tips to remember when using an ATM:
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-Avoid ATMs that are dimly lit or surrounded by loiterers. Always choose familiar and well-lit ATMs where you are visible and safe.
-If you think the ATM is faulty, cancel the transaction immediately, report the fault to your bank and use another ATM.
-Avoid being disturbed or interrupted while using an ATM. Scammers may do so to skim your card.
-Don’t use ATMs where the card slot, keypad or screen has been tampered with.
-Always avoid people trying to ‘help’ you with your ATM transaction.
-Don’t use an ATM that appears unusual or offers options with which you are not familiar with. Cancel the transaction immediately.
-Don’t allow people to look over your shoulder as you enter your pin code.
-Never write your pin on the back of your card.
-Never count cash at the ATM machine or in public.
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