Remember the old life wisdom invested in the mouth of George Miloslavsky - "Keep money in a savings checkout"? If Ivan Vasilyevich ... "Removed today, the hero would certainly recommend bank cards. It is not wonderful: a piece of plastic with a magnetic ribbon can become easy prey for a fraudster. Moreover, with an abundance of ATMs on the streets of the city. How to protect yourself from virtual robbery? We remind you in this review.
The creators of ATMs can only thank: replenish the wallet reserves have never been so simple. But where is the benefit, there is always potential harm. And while you enter the PIN code, in order to remove the blood earned from the card, you may be seen. No, not a man behind his back, and hidden cameras and Skimmers - Special sensors that are attached to various Details of the ATM and read the basic information from your card. For example, mentioned PIN. Eliminate yourself from the role of the victim of remote theft is not so difficult. The main thing, do not forget to follow these tips. At least in preventive purposes.
1. Look at ATM
If you see suspicious traces of glue, scotch, dents or chips on the keys - it is more expedient to keep your card away from this device. Fraudsters often use an overhead keyboard, so pay it high attention: if the keys differ in color from the rest of the housing, look too new or (moreover!) The panel is walking and amenable to "hike" a nail - pass by.
2. For the security of your funds, it is better not to use ATMs ...
... located in dark alleys, on the revived streets or tourist areas abroad. Installing a skimmer takes time. And in the above places of scammers, it will most likely be. At a minimum, the temptation to use the reader in such cereal places will accurately appear.
3. Try to shoot money in ATMs inside bank branches
The probability of running on the camera or skimmer is minimized there.
4. When entering the PIN, cover the keyboard with hand
Even if it already has a protective pad. After all, under it, it is also quite possible to establish a miniature chamber.
5. Use the card with the chip
This reduces the risk of fraud. But, alas, he does not drive it to zero.
6. Connect SMS alerts for action on your map
If someone is able to learn your password and try to make money, you will immediately get sms. And at least be able to block the card after.
7. Install the cash removal limit
The amount will choose yourself. The main thing is that the fraudster will not be able to remove all its contents at a time. After the first transaction, you will receive a message and have time to "freeze" the score.
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