Police warn against skimming devices placed on ATMs

YORK COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — ATM users, beware! Local police are warning that a skimming device was found on an ATM at a local grocery store.

York County Regional Police said the device was found on an ATM in their jurisdiction and that similar incidents have been reported in the area.

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“Be careful when using an ATM and look at the machine to see if there’s anything unusual or out of place,” the department wrote in a Facebook post. “If you find anything unusual, it could be a sign that someone has tampered with it.”

Police also warned that the suspect may be nearby, watching ATM users, and may try to help if he sees a user having difficulty. They said it was a scam and that no information should be given to them.

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