New trap at ATMs: Your card is cloned in seconds!

According to experts, the card slot and keypad in some ATMs are replaced with specially produced fake panels and hidden cameras and card skimming devices are placed inside.

This system allows fraudsters to easily obtain users' card information and PINs. The most striking detail is that this system is hidden in a special compartment at the bottom of the device, which is quite hard to detect.

WHAT SHOULD YOU CONSIDER WHEN USING AN ATM?

Authorities are particularly warning citizens about the following:

-Do not use the ATM if there is any looseness or protrusion in the card slot.

-If you feel any difference on the keypad, do not enter your PIN.

If you see an unusual part on the bottom or side of the ATM, immediately report it to the relevant bank or police.

-Choose ATMs in safe locations, especially in front of banks.

SCAMMERS ARE NOW WORKING MORE SOPHISTICATED

While information was collected using fake cameras mounted on ATMs in the past, these devices have now become more sophisticated. The devices are hidden in hidden compartments and are positioned in a way that makes them nearly impossible to detect. Experts warn that ATMs used alone and left unattended are particularly vulnerable to such intrusion.

'TAKE PRECAUTIONS BEFORE YOUR CREDIT CARD INFORMATION FALLS INTO THE HANDS OF SCAMMERS'

The most effective precaution against ATM fraud is being aware. Regularly checking your card activity, notifying your bank of any unusual transactions, and keeping your contactless transaction limits at safe levels can also reduce risks.