Warning when a fraudulent information-stealing device is found in an ATM

POLICE have issued a warning after discovering an information-stealing device in a grocery store.

The man was arrested after the incident in Middlesex, New Jersey, about 20 miles southwest of Newark.

Police arrest man after identity theft device discovered at New Jersey storeSource: Google Maps

Police warned shoppers using skimming devices and told how people can spot them (stock photo)Source: Getty

According to the Middlesex Police Department, Alexanderu Crisan, 34, of Los Angeles, California, was charged with defrauding others using a scanning device.

Last week he was arrested by police and charged.

Crisan is scheduled to appear in Middlesex Superior Court on July 11.

The device was discovered by a customer on March 22, New Jersey 101.5 radio station reported.

The buyer then shared his discovery with the police.

Police did not reveal how he was caught.

“The charge stemmed from a skimming device planted at a business on Union Avenue,” police said in a Facebook post.

The police added that they did not know when the device was installed.

Skimming devices are gadgets that connect to card readers at ATMs or at store checkouts.

These insidious devices are used by fraudsters to steal bank card information.

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This can be done using scanners that read the stripes on the credit card.

Skimmers are sometimes combined with a camera to collect even more information.

For example, fraudsters could place a small camera above an ATM keypad to steal PINs that users enter into the ATM.

WARNING SIGNS

The police informed customers about four rules that should be paid attention to to ensure the security of their data.

Banking tips for avoiding fraud

As AI fraud becomes more sophisticated, it is important to know how to spot fraud:

Be skeptical of online offers that seem too good to be true, especially on social media.
Scammers often use tactics to create panic so you can make quick decisions. Be wary if you are asked to take immediate action and find out who has contacted you.
Chase Bank warns customers to “never return unexpected funds without first contacting Chase.”
Never send money to someone you have only talked to online or over the phone, as this is likely a romance scam.
If you are not 100% sure who you are talking to, never give anyone remote access to your device.
Never accept help from strangers at an ATM and always stay alert when making withdrawals.
Do not send money or click on any links indicating that you have won a prize.

Source: Chase.com

Customers should check to see if there is any tape or glue on the device.

Secondly, note the keyboard and tab area, which look bulky.

Third, customers should pay attention to loose parts of these machines.

Finally, they should look for anything or any parts hanging from the ATM or card reader.

The US Sun has previously reported that victims of this type of fraud could lose thousands of dollars.

Don lost $12,000 when he thought his card was stuck in the ATM he was using.

In fact, he was the victim of an elaborate fraud.