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Cash machine card skimming device found at Scottish Borders Campus

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Students at Scottish Borders take time to listen to PC John Lennon regarding Cash Machine skimming.

Students and staff at the Scottish Borders Campus are less likely to be the victim of cash machine crime thanks to a visit from PC John Lennon from Lothian and Borders Police who did, in fact, have a card skimming device for demonstration purposes on Campus!

PC Lennon was there to demonstrate the lengths that criminals will go to in order to get your details as you take money out from cash machines. During the visit PC Lennon was able to demonstrate how the criminals fix false readers and cameras to the machines as well as giving out valuable advice to over 120 interested staff and students from both Borders College and Heriot-Watt University.

Key points to observe when using a cash machine are:

Check the ATM card slot carefully before inserting your card
Check for additions to the ATM that are not usual
Do not use the ATM if you suspect it has been tampered with
Cover your hand as you enter your PIN
Be aware of anyone standing close behind you and looking over your shoulder when entering your PIN
Check your account balance regularly
Inform your bank immediately if your account shows any transactions you did not make

The following pdf files have useful information which will help keep you and your money safe. Click on the images below. (Adobe pdf files).