How to protect yourself from ATM theft
How to protect yourself from ATM theft As convenient as automated teller machines (ATMs) are, they can also be targets for thieves looking to steal money or commit other crimes. If you ever find yourself in a situation where someone is forcing you to withdraw money from an ATM, it's important to know how to protect yourself. 1. Stay calm and comply The first and most important thing to do in this situation is to stay calm and comply with the thief's demands. Do not argue or resist, as you never know what the person may do if they feel threatened or provoked. 2. Enter your PIN in reverse Many people are not aware of this, but most ATMs have a feature that allows you to enter your PIN in reverse to alert the police discreetly. For example, if your PIN is 1234, you would enter 4321 instead. The machine will still dispense the money, but it will also send an alert to the authorities, who can then respond to the situation. 3. The machine thief won't notice The beauty of this fe...