ATM FRAUD CAUGHT IN OMAN

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ATM FRAUD CAUGHT IN OMAN

• Be careful when you use your ATM Card
• See how it was done in Oman

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37 Bank Muscat ATMs in Al-Khuwair, Muscat, were
detected with scamming devices and reported to
the Royal Oman Police by the bank on Friday,
April 18, 2008.

• ATMs had key logging keypads over the originals
• and
• card scammers in the slot for putting the cards
  in
• See attached photos on the next slide..

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The scammer devices!!
The keyboard to log/record your PIN code when you
enter it after inserting the card
The card reader on top of the actual card slot
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The original keyboard
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The false keyboard on top!!
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False keyboard removed!
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The original card slot
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The magnetic strip reader on top of the original
card slot!
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What can you do to avoid such scams/fraud?

• Be extra careful!!
• A few tips for it

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7 Tips that might help

• Always use the same ATM as far as possible!
• You are more likely to spot any tampering if you
  are using a familiar ATM machine!
• Be vigilant and observant to notice anything
  different about your ATM!
• Most ATM keyboards are set within the body and
  are not protruding above the base! Check to be
  sure.
• The card slots are also set within the body of
  the ATM machine and not protruding above it!
  Check this also.
• Look out for miniature cameras stuck to the ATM
  top that can photograph your PIN code entry!
• Shield your hand with a paper sheet or envelope
  and enter the PIN code under this cover!

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Original keyboard is at the same level
The level of the false keyboard is higher than
the ATM surface
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Additional attachment over card slot
The level of the Card Slot is same as the ATM
surface and some ATMs also have a
flashing green light
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Share this with all anywhere in the world

• This fraud can and may be taking place anywhere
  in the world

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Take Care
Better to be safe
than sorry!