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New ATM Scam! How the Criminals Are Using Technology to Steal Your Identity

Criminals change with the times as does technology.

· The more advanced and wonderful our lives become because of technology; also opens the door for criminals and their ability to find new ways of stealing our identities and money. One of the very latest methods they have found is a ver

y clever way to gain your ATM card information and pin number.

What technological advances have lead to this? In a nut shell, smaller wireless cameras and advanced computer technology.

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Debit and ATM Card Identity Theft - What You Don't Know Will Hurt You!

The biggest risk associated with ATM or debit cards is identity theft done by way of stolen PINs. To access your bank accounts, identify thieves typically have several ways of obtaining your PIN.

One way that an identity thief can obtain your PIN is if you write down your PIN and keep it together with your ATM or debit card. Never have your PIN and debit card in the same place. If someone steals your pocketbook or wallet, he will be able to use your ATM or debit card. An ATM or debit card is useless unless the PIN is also in the thief's possession. Keep in mind that when a thief obtains your ATM or debit card's PIN, his next step is to try to steal your ATM or debit card from you. If a thief obtains your PIN, he is likely to try force in order to get the ATM or debit card. The third way that identity thieves obtain PINs is rather technical in nature.

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