A second card skimming device has been found on a petrol pump at a filing station.
A ‘well disguised’ skimming device was discovered fitted to the card slot on a pump in Lisburn last Tuesday (20 August).
Police are warning the public to be on the lookout for anyone acting suspiciously around filling station forecourts.
A similar device was detected in Cookstown, which police said, was ‘very well disguised.’
“If you notice anything attached to an ATM machine or fuel pump machine which looks out of place, do not touch it, stop the transaction immediately and alert police as well as the bank,” said a spokesperson.
Police said the Lisburn device was ‘well disguised’ and full credit goes to the individual who spotted it.
“Enquiries are continuing as to its origins and when it was put there,” added the spokesperson.
Skimming devices can be attached to machines by criminals to enable them to copy information from your bank card so they can remove money from your account.
Police advise customers to follow the advice below to ensure safe transactions:
- Make sure you hide your pin number while at an ATM as criminals may be watching.
- Be aware of your surroundings. If you are talking on a mobile phone or wearing headphones you can’t take in what’s going on around you.
- Cardholders should also guard their personal identification number (PIN) carefully and be aware of any form of distraction or assistance while they are using an ATM could mean someone is trying to steal their dispensed money or their card.
- If someone tries to distract you and you feel unsure – cancel the ATM transaction.
- Do not be complacent – a robbery can occur in crowded environments, not just deserted streets.
Anyone who would like further advice or has information in relation to skimming devices and should contact police on the non-emergency number by ringing 101.
