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 The ATMsecurity.com Monthly Digest for July 2009 is now available.

Explosive Attacks

South Africa reported a reduction in ATM explosive attacks in July, attributed to successful intelligence-led policing...

Insider Fraud, Theft and Fraudulent Claims

Four suspects were charged with a series of fraudulent claims totalling $1m over five years in the USA. The group had made various claims that their cards must have been compromised...

Ram Raid Attacks / Theft of ATM

A reward was offered by a US bank following a ram raid attack (in OH) with a forklift truck which removed the ATM in under 90 seconds...

Card Trapping / Card Theft / Distraction

July continued the upward trend in card trapping incidents, particularly in the UK. Lebanese Loop type traps, combined with spy cameras or shoulder surfing, were the main fraud methods...

Safe Cutting / Safe Breaking / Frontal Attacks

A UK gang was jailed from between three to five years for attacks on ATMs utilizing angle grinders and crowbars. Cutting tools and drills were used in other UK attacks during July...

ATM Skimming / Skimming

ATM skimming continued to account for most reported ATM fraud in July. In Ireland, European Arrest Warrants were issued for two suspects linked to losses of Euro 6.5m...

Deposit / Cheque Fraud (Check Fraud)

Deposit fraud was mostly reported from the USA during July. Incidents included depositing empty envelopes and fake cheques (fake checks)...

Transaction Reversal Fraud / Manipulation / Denomination Fraud

Transaction reversal fraud was detected in the UK during July...

Leaving Transaction Live Fraud

A career criminal of Chinese origin faced over 100 charges for targeting casino customers in the USA...

Vishing / Phishing / Smsishing / Advanced Fee / Funds Transfer Fraud

Phishing and related crimes were significant in July, particularly in Nigeria...

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