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Be careful of thieves when using Barclays cash machine in Gatley
by Lib Dem team on 18 April, 2014
We’ve had several reports of thieves tampering with the Barclays cash machine in Gatley to steal cards and money.
Typically the thieves will attach a device to the machine that looks like part of the normal apparatus. When you put your card in and enter your PIN, it records the buttons you push (or possibly there’s a hidden camera or someone looking over your shoulder to see). When the machine returns your card, the device grabs it so it appears that your card has been retained. After you leave, the thieves (who are normally nearby) get their device and your card, then spend your money.
Should you get caught out, it’s important to inform your bank as soon as possible – there could be an argument over who’s liable for any money stolen up until you report the card.
As you can see from the photo of the Barclays cash machine above, the card reader is in a recess which makes it easier for criminals ot put their device over the top. You can also see the scratches where a device has been attached and then removed.
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So, that’s both of Gatley’s machines that have been compromised. The blog post of 1 April referred to the machine at the Co-op. Same story – probably same bunch of crooks.
Interestingly, the Barclays machine carries a sticker saying that if it is tampered with, it’ll go out of service. Clearly not so.
So – forget the machine,s just pop into the co-op or Tesco xprs and get cashback against any small purchase (face it there’s always something we need). If everyone does it they might even dismantle the ATM’s altogether and totally frustrate the thieves – RESULT
There’s always the Post Office – and you don’t have to buy anything!