Police show you exactly how to spot hidden ATM skimmers

Wednesday, July 4, 2018
FREEPORT, Texas -- Police are reminding residents to be alert and protect themselves from ATM skimming devices.

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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