The ATM Fraud & Security Digest for September 2009 now available.

Summary for September 2009

Ram Raid Attacks / Theft of ATM / Smash-and-Grab

September saw a number of ram raid attacks around the globe although many were unsuccessful. In the UK, a gang were thwarted by the presence of an ADT (Anti-Theft Device) which successfully prevented the ATM from being removed by...

Safe Cutting / Safe Breaking / Frontal Attacks / Theft from ATM

The use of fire-fighting tools, including hydraulic tools continued in the USA during September. It is believed the equipment was previously stolen from a fire truck. CCTV images of... 

Explosive Attacks

Following a previous reduction in ATM explosive attacks in South Africa, the incident rate increased in September...

Transaction Reversal Fraud / Manipulation / Denomination Fraud / Leaving Transaction Live

Manipulation was used to withdraw double the amount of cash debited from ATMs in WA (USA). Transaction Reversal Fraud (TRF) was detected in the UK during September...

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

An unusual twist in funds transfer fraud was reported in the UK in September...

Card Trapping / Card Theft / Distraction

Lebanese loop card traps were used in the UK and elsewhere in September. The motivation to obtain the genuine card, rather than more commonly skimming the cards data...

ATM Skimming / Skimming

ATM skimming continued to spread globally during September with more incidents being detected and equipment seized. A Bulgarian national was sentenced to four and a half years detention...

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