Three weeks ago, I wrote about ATM skimming devices, and shared some photos.  A reader wrote in and asked “Where do I look on a ATM to try and spot these devices?”

Five places:
Five places to check for ATM card skimming and PIN capturing devices: Light diffuser area / Speaker Area / Card reader slot / Keypad / ATM sides.

This actual ATM was one of the ATMs skimmed in Melbourne.  Judging by the scruff marks on this ATM, the PIN capturing device (ie. camera phone) was mounted in the Light Diffuser area.

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