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Warning! ATM Scimming in Galway...

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  • 11-01-2008 5:58pm
    #1
    Bass Cadet
    Registered Users Posts: 719 ✭✭✭


    Apologies if already posted but local news has warned Galwegians to be very vigilant when using ATM machines.

    Make sure when entering you PIN# that you cover the keyboard with your other hand. There is a gang(s) currently placing camera's over ATM machines which records you entering your pin #. At the same time they get information from your card and along with the PIN#, they can then withdraw money from your account.

    Apparently someone who tried to take away a scimming device from the ATM beside Super Valu at the Cresent and was confronted by a group who became aggressive. (I think the story was in one of this week's local newspapers). Best thing to do if notice something odd is to walk away and call the Gardai immediately

    More information about the devices here and how to spot them http://boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2054865036&highlight=atm+scam


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    #2
    cornbb
    Registered Users Posts: 6,790 ✭✭✭cornbb


    Yeah I read that and got a bit freaked out because I use that ATM regularly! I'll be on the look out for sure.


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    JohnCleary
    Registered Users Posts: 10,210 ✭✭✭✭JohnCleary


    Last laughs on them, ive no money! :D

    Seriously though, i'd love to give these cnuts a good kicking. Wish I was part of that group, nothing like a swift kick to the balls for them. Then grab the skimming gear and sell it on eBay! Just doing my bit to protect society....


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    #4
    Redhairedguy
    Registered Users Posts: 3,711 ✭✭✭Redhairedguy


    JohnCleary wrote: »
    Just doing my bit to protect society....

    and get that leather recliner you've always wanted.


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    #5
    JohnCleary
    Registered Users Posts: 10,210 ✭✭✭✭JohnCleary


    Redhairedguy wrote: »
    and get that leather recliner you've always wanted.

    I never wanted a recliner. And leather is cold. You suck booooo


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    nonamemark
    Closed Accounts Posts: 179 ✭✭nonamemark


    Leather adjusts to your body temperature quickly actually, I remember being at an ATM one day and I thought there was skimming gear on it so I tried to pull it off to the ammusement of my friends, nothing to do with all the Guiness, Buckfast and Whiskey of course.......spend the next week on the toilet though


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    JohnCleary
    Registered Users Posts: 10,210 ✭✭✭✭JohnCleary


    nonamemark wrote: »
    Leather adjusts to your body temperature quickly actually, I remember being at an ATM one day and I thought there was skimming gear on it so I tried to pull it off to the ammusement of my friends, nothing to do with all the Guiness, Buckfast and Whiskey of course.......spend the next week on the toilet though

    Not quick enough for MY liking. Screw leather!


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    #8
    nonamemark
    Closed Accounts Posts: 179 ✭✭nonamemark


    I wouldn't say that around Manowar.... :p


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