In a video posted on Facebook, police officers demonstrated what to check when you first arrive at an ATM.
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When you walk up to the machine, authorities recommend tugging at the card reader. An authentic card reader should be firm and stay intact on the machine.
Police also showed a hidden camera on the machine that thieves use to capture PIN numbers.
It also recommended to look for any kind of hole above the slot where money is dispensed.
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