Read the full story here Web Link posted Tuesday, February 10, 2009, 10:36 AM
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'Skimming' scam at ATMs hits local resident
Original post made on Feb 10, 2009
Read the full story here Web Link posted Tuesday, February 10, 2009, 10:36 AM
Comments (11)
Posted by Newton
a resident of North Whisman
on Feb 10, 2009 at 1:03 pm
a resident of North Whisman
on Feb 10, 2009 at 1:03 pm
Are you sure those figures are accurate?!
Posted by Blindspot
a resident of another community
on Feb 10, 2009 at 2:32 pm
a resident of another community
on Feb 10, 2009 at 2:32 pm
"Skimmers -- the small devices used to perpetrate the crime -- can be bought online, and usually blend in when attached to ATM reader slots. "The machine would look totally normal to your eyes,"
I don't buy that. Why don't you show me one and we'll see?
How about a picture, so we can tell what these skimmers look like when we see one?
Posted by Don Frances
Mountain View Voice Editor
on Feb 10, 2009 at 3:19 pm
Don Frances is a registered user.
Mountain View Voice Editor
on Feb 10, 2009 at 3:19 pm
Don Frances is a registered user.
Good idea. I did a quick image search and found some images which may be helpful.
This blog post includes a TV news story with some good imagery: Web Link
Here's a shot of the type of skimming machine used by thieving cashiers: Web Link
Here's a great shot of the mini cameras that capture your pin number: Web Link
And here's two more for good measure: Web Link and Web Link
Posted by Only God is Allmghty
a resident of another community
on Feb 11, 2009 at 8:06 pm
a resident of another community
on Feb 11, 2009 at 8:06 pm
The mountain view police have got all the time in the world to stop and search old white people walking down the street for no reason and condition them for a police state, just like they do at airports, but they can't solve crimes, [portion removed due to offensive language].
Posted by truthnews.us
a resident of another community
on Feb 11, 2009 at 8:12 pm
a resident of another community
on Feb 11, 2009 at 8:12 pm
[Post removed due to promoting a website and general meaninglessness]
Posted by truthnews?
a resident of Shoreline West
on Feb 11, 2009 at 11:34 pm
a resident of Shoreline West
on Feb 11, 2009 at 11:34 pm
um, yeah ... that made sense
Posted by cardswitch technology ltd.
a resident of Old Mountain View
on Feb 16, 2009 at 12:50 pm
a resident of Old Mountain View
on Feb 16, 2009 at 12:50 pm
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Marite Ferrero
www.cardswitchtechnology.com
Posted by Cleveland MIke
a resident of another community
on Feb 20, 2009 at 7:47 pm
a resident of another community
on Feb 20, 2009 at 7:47 pm
So did WaMu credit you the $500????
Posted by Mike
a resident of another community
on Mar 4, 2009 at 1:12 pm
a resident of another community
on Mar 4, 2009 at 1:12 pm
Here is the list of links that I from YouTube –
CSI Episode – showing the exploit unmasked
Web Link
News Report – Channel 4
Web Link
Chao – Sows off his merchandise (Wireless camera recording PINs)
Web Link
Ad – Selling the hardware
Web Link
Confessions of an ATM Hacker
Web Link
Needless to say – you should visually inspect a machine before inserting your card, and select “credit” instead of “debt” when making an ATM transaction at a store.
Mike
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a resident of Slater
on Jun 1, 2017 at 9:42 am
a resident of Slater
on Jun 1, 2017 at 9:42 am
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Posted by Name hidden
a resident of Old Mountain View
on Jun 4, 2017 at 8:13 pm
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on Jun 4, 2017 at 8:13 pm
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