A video released by the Thai police investigating ATM scams have shown the popular trick used in China ATM’s is now moving down south.
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An attachment is added to the entry of the card and another hidden camera is installed at the top of the machine to video the ATM pins.
After the attachment added by the thug reads the card. The thug will make a copy of the card and use the footage of the ATM pin to draw your account out dry.
In the video, the police mentioned that this attachment at the card slot was customized to fit the Kasikorn Bank’s color but at the same time the attachment could be used to fit any other ATM machines.
ATM scams are common. Just take note of the machine if its been tampered with.
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Camera attaches to the ‘ceiling’ of the ATM.