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A U.K. 17-year-old risked life and limb by removing a fake fascia of an ATM machine. The nearby crooks gave chase and the hero, Luke Bridges, had to run for his life.
So what was the reward for this daring-do? A pocket calculator...
Maybe that would have been a cool gift in 1978, but I'm guessing it only cost the bank around a dollar and looks like one of those free giveaway items.
The bank, NatWest, reiterated in a statement that no one should risk removing one of these devices:
"We would never encourage anyone to put their safety at risk by attempting to remove any such device. We advise anyone who notices anything unusual about a cash machine to report it to the bank or the police immediately."
Probably good advice. In any case, the story gives you a good look at what these PIN skimming devices look like. Pay close attention to the machine whenever you go to use an ATM.
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1 Comment
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If nothing else they (Bank) taught the Youth a great lession in ungratitude!
the message to the youth is to take the calculator back to the bank director and
have him shove it up his arse! then the youth should go into business with the crooks,
there is surely a greater payoff than a measly throw-away calculator!