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How to spot a cashpoint that has been tampered with

What to look out for at the cashpoint
Fake fronts
A wider card slot than normal
A loose or blocked card slot
Loose PIN pad
What a loose PIN pad looks like
Screw in the cash slot
A tiny pinhole camera
The camera revealed
Top tip #1: check the machine for loose parts
Top tip #2: cover your hand
Top tip #3: beware loitering strangers
Top tip #4: don't try to remove anything suspicious
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What to look out for at the cashpoint

Pin-hole cameras have been spotted in numerous ATMs, with police warning people to stay vigilant when withdrawing cash. Here's what to check if you suspect a cashpoint has been tampered with.
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19 April 2017

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