Electronic payments are growing, but physical money is still part of the daily life of many Portuguese. And by raising money in a multibody, there is care that should never be neglected: especially by the older people, used to handling notes and coins.
Essential tips to safely raise money
According to the Spanish newspaper police authorities recommend four good practices to avoid risky situations when using automatic boxes:
-Evite raise money at night or in isolated places;
-Mind out that possible, be accompanied;
-Tape the keyboard by hand when entering the PIN code;
-Not accept help from strangers.
It is precisely here that many are fooled. When an unexpected error arises on the screen or the card is retained for no apparent reason, the instinctive reaction may be accepting help from someone close. But this gesture can be expensive.
What is the “Lebanese trap”?
The call libanese trap It is a burla method that aims to attach the user’s card in the machine groove.
This trick, popularized in Lebanon and spread to several countries, consists of introducing a very thin adhesive strap or false currency within the slot where the card is inserted.
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When the user tries to raise money, the card does not leave, and this is when a burlon approaches, offering help with sympathy.
If you get the victim reveal the PIN code, the burlon then remove the card (removing the trap) and uses it, with the memorized code, to raise the available balance.
How to protect
If the card gets stuck or a strange mistake occurs on the ATM:
-Nou reveal your pin to anyone;
-Head the machine and immediately contact your bank or SIBS;
-They record the number of the ATM box and, if possible, photograph the screen with the error;
-Caso feel intimidated, call the police.
Prevention is the best way to avoid fraud. Despite the growing sophistication of the ATM burla schemes, attention to detail may be sufficient to protect your money.
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