ATM Camera - Records - Money Stolen Eventually??

Hello All
Midyear 2007 I spoke to a friend in Cali. She said the thing going around was some camera placed in ATMs to record your password and somehow finding their way to get your ATM card number. I believe she said some insiders at banks were in it, my apologies I do not know all the details and have not inquired about it. Apparently it seemed like it was happening a lot and was well-known. Has anybody heard of this? I'll be in Cali soon and have always used my ATM and do not want to stop doing so.
Thanks in advance -

By LuvsAddiction on Nov 18, 2007, 19:11 in Friendly Talkzone.

Alma del Norte says on Nov 18, 2007, 20:16:

Relax. I've been using credit and debit cards all over Latin America, (14 countries), for over 3 years now. The only time I had a problem, was in Guatemala when the bank retained the card and an employee laid it off to someone else - got every penny back. Stay aware and feel free to use all ATM's. Never had a problem in Colombia.

La vida es una rutina

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Chelesupercono says on Nov 18, 2007, 20:29:

I use mine all the time in Colombia and never a problem.

never go to bed with someone crazier then you are, you will do it and you will regret it.......

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Buongone says on Nov 18, 2007, 20:42:

Just put your hand over the pad, or a piece of paper.

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thur says on Nov 19, 2007, 02:33:

There's no need to get al dramatic about possible ATM or creditcard fraud. Skimming of cards (debit & credit) can happen everywhere and Colombia is no exception. Criminals can place a cardreading in front of the slot or hide a spycam to view the code. It happens in Europe, it happens in Colombia... in El Tiempo of today it is mentioned as well:
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Pilas con...
Las bandas de asaltantes que operan en los cajeros automáticos de la capital, ubicando pequeñas cámaras en los cubículos para obtener las claves de las tarjetas.
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Use common sense, check the ATM for abnormalities, don't accept help if faced with problems and use your other hand to shield the pad when entering your code.
Greetings,

- www.pbase.com/thur

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Morrongo says on Nov 19, 2007, 07:30:

Use your ATM as normal, you can for piece of mind use ATMs in secure locations,shopping malls or areas where it would be difficult to site cameras, clones....This holds good for other security measures such as theft.

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vicshere says on Nov 19, 2007, 08:25:

I only use ATMs where I know there is 24 hr security and the ATMs are inside the entrance and have a security guard...if I have to drive around so be it.....no thug is going to screw with those locations

listo

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Man Tequila says on Nov 19, 2007, 08:33:

I have only had this happen in Canada.

Aunque no me creas/ si me lo propongo/ lograre olvidarte/ porque a fin de cuentas/ no soy tan cobarde./ Y termino todo una de estas tardes/ no sera dificil buscar algún sitio donde refugiarme/ donde nunca mas vuelvas a encontrarme. (Polo Montañez)

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durito says on Nov 20, 2007, 12:37:

Just use the ATM's inside grocery stores like Exito.

Also, have a good bank at home where you know it won't be an issue if you get money stolen.

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billyb says on Nov 20, 2007, 12:52:

It happens in California also. Usually the Russian mob.

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BAQ says on Nov 22, 2007, 08:09:

Best advice is to change your PIN number every 30 days, thats what I do and have never had any problems

Semper Fidelis !

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kat1 (Moderator) says on Nov 22, 2007, 08:22:

I agree with some poster use ATM's inside, stores, shopping centers or Banks i am sticking to one now after two of my Cards were cloned.

engage brain before opening mouth

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