ATM Fraud and Security Digest

Extracts from the April monthly digest (click here for the full digest):

Cash Trapping / Transaction Reversal Fraud

Cash trapping remained the most popular type of ATM fraud in Europe during April. While consumers can be warned to be vigilant, if the trap is fitted inside the dispenser rather than on the external...

Card Trapping / Card Swapping / Leaving Transaction Live

Card trapping frequently accompanied by the use of cameras to record PIN entry was widely detected in April. Garda (police) in Ireland...

ATM Skimming / Skimming / EFTPOS Compromise

Police in the Philippines arrested a group of Malaysian nationals and recovered ATM skimming equipment. ATM skimming in the US continued at a significant level in April. In addition to making cash withdrawals, the purchase of prepaid ...

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

A suspect in the US managed to dislodge an ATM but failed to lift it into his vehicle. In another US incident, a suspect removed an ATM with a skid loader but was easily apprehended following a 10 mph police pursuit. Police in Indonesia arrested four suspects and shot...

Explosive Attacks

The use of explosives continued through April. In the UK, explosive gas was used and in South Africa, solid explosives were used in ATM bombings.

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The above digest is provided by DFR Risk Management, who provide consultancy services advising ATM and self-service terminal deployers and manufacturers, as well as law-enforcement agencies,onhow to manage ATM and self-service terminal fraud and security threats.

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