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28/07/2014
Skimming Device Found On ATM
A skimming device has been found on an ATM in the Castlereagh area of Belfast.
It is understood the device, which has since been removed, was found on an ATM at a service station on the Milltown Road. It is thought to have been attached to the machine on Saturday morning.
Police have since issued a warning to members of the public to take additional care when withdrawing money in the area.
A spokesperson for the PSNI is quoted as saying: "If you notice anything attached to an ATM which looks out of place, do not touch it, stop the transaction immediately and alert police as well as the bank.
"Skimming devices can be attached to a cash machine by criminals to enable them to copy information from your bank card so they can remove money from your account."
Anyone with information, or who spotted suspicious activity in the area between 5am and 6am on Saturday, are asked to contact police.
(JP/CD)
It is understood the device, which has since been removed, was found on an ATM at a service station on the Milltown Road. It is thought to have been attached to the machine on Saturday morning.
Police have since issued a warning to members of the public to take additional care when withdrawing money in the area.
A spokesperson for the PSNI is quoted as saying: "If you notice anything attached to an ATM which looks out of place, do not touch it, stop the transaction immediately and alert police as well as the bank.
"Skimming devices can be attached to a cash machine by criminals to enable them to copy information from your bank card so they can remove money from your account."
Anyone with information, or who spotted suspicious activity in the area between 5am and 6am on Saturday, are asked to contact police.
(JP/CD)
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