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It's common sense that using an ATM requires a certain degree of caution, but if you think getting mugged at the machine is all you have to look out for, you're in for a shock. ATM scams are getting more creative by the day, and you need to know how they work and what you can do to protect yourself against these money scams.

Just because a machine looks normal at first glance, it doesn't mean it hasn't been used for scamming money. ATM skimmers, cash traps, and system hacks are all becoming commonplace in the dark world of fraud, and most of the time, they're fully concealed inside the ATM.

While there's little you can do once the scamming device is already installed, you can dodge it by sticking to ATMs from banks you trust, covering your PIN from possible hidden cameras, and setting up transaction alerts on your bank account so you can easily intercept any suspicious activity. If you do become a victim of fraud, it goes without saying that issuing a scammer alert to your bank and canceling your card is a must-do.

Check out the most insane ATM scamming examples below, and don't worry about being a little paranoid next time you use one - it's your money you're dealing with, after all.

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Sometimes Wiggling The ATM Is Not Enough

Sometimes Wiggling The ATM Is Not Enough

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Hans
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8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Admittedly, placing this fake ATM on an ATM would be captured by all CCTV cameras in the vincinity...I cannot imagine this do be done without getting attention. ;)

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    Always Wiggle The Card Reader

    Always Wiggle The Card Reader

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    Anya O
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you look below the card reader, you can see a sign that says audio and has headphones on it, AN ATM HAS A HEADPHONE JACK BUT THE IPHONE 7 DOESN'T....I'm starting to think if i should just buy an ATM instead.

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    How To Spot An ATM Skimmer: Headphone Socket Sunk In And Off Alignment

    How To Spot An ATM Skimmer: Headphone Socket Sunk In And Off Alignment

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    Intensive Panda
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    why do an ATM have an Audio Jack? To listen to sad music while get some money from your account?

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    Hidden Camera

    Hidden Camera

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    Went To An ATM I Frequently Use In Houston And Notice Something Different... What Is This Grey Box?

    Went To An ATM I Frequently Use In Houston And Notice Something Different... What Is This Grey Box?

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    Sabrina Psychic
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    BEST WAY TO HAVE GOOD AMOUNT TO START A GOOD BUSINESS or TO START LIVING A GOOD LIFE..... Hack and take money directly from any ATM Machine Vault with the use of ATM Programmed Card which runs in automatic mode. email (williamshackers@hotmail.com) for how to get it and its cost . .......... EXPLANATION OF HOW THESE CARD WORKS.......... You just slot in these card into any ATM Machine and it will automatically bring up a MENU of 1st VAULT $1,000, 2nd VAULT $2,000, RE-PROGRAMMED, EXIT, CANCEL. Just click on either of the VAULTS, and it will take you to another SUB-MENU of ALL, OTHERS, EXIT, CANCEL. Just click on others and type in the amount you wish to withdraw from the ATM and you have it cashed instantly... Done. ***NOTE: DON'T EVER MAKE THE MISTAKE OF CLICKING THE "ALL" OPTION. BECAUSE IT WILL TAKE OUT ALL THE AMOUNT OF THE SELECTED VAULT. email (williamshackers@hotmail.com). We are located in USA.

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    #6

    How To Spot An ATM Skimmer: Cracks Underneath The Receipt Slot

    How To Spot An ATM Skimmer: Cracks Underneath The Receipt Slot

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    False Keypad Overlay And Card Skimmer

    False Keypad Overlay And Card Skimmer

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    How To Spot An ATM Skimmer: Card Slot Sticking Out

    How To Spot An ATM Skimmer: Card Slot Sticking Out

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    Pietro Corsellini
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In Europe some atm are like that but they are not fake...

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    #9

    Pinhole Camera

    Pinhole Camera

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    Ria Hyams
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is why if possible I take money out only inside a bank using the ATM in a bank

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    #10

    I Always Check The ATM Before Withdrawing Money. Panel Under The Screen Came Off As Well. The Panel Contained A Camera. The Green Piece In The Picture Was Over The Card Slot And Scans You Credit Card

    I Always Check The ATM Before Withdrawing Money. Panel Under The Screen Came Off As Well. The Panel Contained A Camera. The Green Piece In The Picture Was Over The Card Slot And Scans You Credit Card

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    Carol Krason
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    BLANK ATM CARDS/CLONE CARDS Engr Weber produces the best and reliable BLANK ATM CARDs with the highest accuracy. i believe him so much because he came through for me and made me get $5,500 daily and i've made over $50,000 since it got delivered to me recently now i have my business and my family do not beg anymore. if interested you can contact him now via blankatmdeliveryxpress@gmail.com don't be scared you pay and the card get program by them, and delivery takes just 3days all over the world it cost money to get one so get your cash ready when contacting him is legit please share as many would need this help thanks.

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    Cash Trap Devices

    Cash Trap Devices

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    Carol Krason
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    BLANK ATM CARDS/CLONE CARDS Engr Weber produces the best and reliable BLANK ATM CARDs with the highest accuracy. i believe him so much because he came through for me and made me get $5,500 daily and i've made over $50,000 since it got delivered to me recently now i have my business and my family do not beg anymore. if interested you can contact him now via blankatmdeliveryxpress@gmail.com don't be scared you pay and the card get program by them, and delivery takes just 3days all over the world it cost money to get one so get your cash ready when contacting him is legit please share as many would need this help thanks.

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    How To Spot An ATM Skimmer: Button Color Is Changed (This Particular ATM Had Black Button Before)

     How To Spot An ATM Skimmer: Button Color Is Changed (This Particular ATM Had Black Button Before)

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    Hans
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hm...most ATMs I have seen as of late have the middle button colored in yellow...

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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes, this is really weird but the source below the photo says it was black, and the fake one is yellow: http://imgur.com/gallery/QScyQ

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    Rachelle Langdon
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How am I supposed to know what the button's original color was? There are legit atms with yellow buttons.

    DancingToMyself
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ok. I'm never using ATM's again. :/

    Petra Christovová
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Did you notice a crack near top of the false keypad?

    DancingToMyself
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yup, it's the same picture from up there, where they are explaining those cracks.

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    Carol Krason
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    BLANK ATM CARDS/CLONE CARDS Engr Weber produces the best and reliable BLANK ATM CARDs with the highest accuracy. i believe him so much because he came through for me and made me get $5,500 daily and i've made over $50,000 since it got delivered to me recently now i have my business and my family do not beg anymore. if interested you can contact him now via blankatmdeliveryxpress@gmail.com don't be scared you pay and the card get program by them, and delivery takes just 3days all over the world it cost money to get one so get your cash ready when contacting him is legit please share as many would need this help thanks.

    John Doe
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm here to testify about blank ATM cards which can withdraw money from any ATM machines around the world.many have given testimony about how they used it to collect money in any ATM machine and become rich. Many people have used it to get 500,000 dollars. withdraw the maximum of $4,000 daily. I am giving out the card just to help the poor. Hack and take money directly from any ATM Machine Vault. Here are testimonies from other people, if you are interested contact Mr Harrison on his Email: harrisonblankatmcard@gmail.com

    LizzyM
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think the real/fake is the other way around. In The Netherlands it's yellow, not blue. Have never seen blue. Also, blue looks too much like green (for colour blind), while the difference between green / yellow / red is easy to distunguish for everyone

    Taryn Wallace
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The issue with that is that there are some forms of color blindness where red and green are hard to distinguish between...

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    #13

    ATM Skimmer Transmits Stolen Data Via Text Message

    ATM Skimmer Transmits Stolen Data Via Text Message

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    Danny Root
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks like the scammer themselves took the pictures as they were putting one of these together in their kitchen.

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    Card Reader And Camera Attached As A Panel On The Frame Of The Screen

    Card Reader And Camera Attached As A Panel On The Frame Of The Screen

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    Carol Krason
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    BLANK ATM CARDS/CLONE CARDS Engr Weber produces the best and reliable BLANK ATM CARDs with the highest accuracy. i believe him so much because he came through for me and made me get $5,500 daily and i've made over $50,000 since it got delivered to me recently now i have my business and my family do not beg anymore. if interested you can contact him now via blankatmdeliveryxpress@gmail.com don't be scared you pay and the card get program by them, and delivery takes just 3days all over the world it cost money to get one so get your cash ready when contacting him is legit please share as many would need this help thanks.

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    Lebanese Loop. Slits Are Cut Into Both Sides Of The Trap. This Prevents Your Card From Being Returned Prior To Completing Your Transaction

    Lebanese Loop. Slits Are Cut Into Both Sides Of The Trap. This Prevents Your Card From Being Returned Prior To Completing Your Transaction

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    Elie Hanna
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Huh.. whats that ??? Im lebanese and never heard about it

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    #16

    ATM Skimmer

    ATM Skimmer

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    wwco lwkd
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    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I am a widow with two kids, I want to share my testimony on how I paid all my debts and own myself a business. I went online then I came across a testimony about a blank card, I decided to give it a trial, all to my surprise it came through. I got the card, each day I withdraw $5,000 and I have withdrawn the total of $80,000. I am so thankful and grateful to Mr. STEVE GOODMAN whom God used to take me out of debts and poverty I am sharing this because I know so many out there are in need do not doubt, I can guarantee you the best with STEVE GOODMAN Hackers, if interested email him on: Stevegoodmantech@hotmail.com

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