ATM SECURITY

Security at Walk-up ATM's

• Always OBSERVE your surroundings before conducting a transaction

• If an ATM is obstructed from view or poorly lit, go to another ATM

• When possible, take a companion along, especially at night

• Minimize time spent at the ATM by having your card out and ready to use

• Stand between the ATM and anyone waiting to use the terminal so that others cannot see your code or transaction amount

• If you see anyone or anything suspicious while conducting a transaction, cancel your transaction and leave

• Do not count cash at the machine - wait until you are home or in a safe place

• If you are followed after making an ATM transaction, go immediately to a heavily populated, well-lighted area and call the police.
  
  Security at Drive-Up ATM's

• Keep your engine running, the doors locked and the windows up at all times when waiting in line

• When possible, leave enough room between cars to allow for a quick exit should it become necessary

• Before rolling down the window to use the ATM, check the entire area for anything or anyone suspicious

• Minimize time spent at the ATM by having your card out and ready to use

• Do not count cash at the machine - wait until you are home or in a safe place
  
  Keeping your ATM card secure 

• Treat your ATM card like cash

• Keep your "secret code" a secret

• Do not give out any information over the telephone

• Report a lost or stolen card at once

• Check your receipts against your monthly statement to guard against ATM fraud

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