New ATM Scam Uses Super Glue

SPOKANE, Wash. – Thieves are using a new method to steal card information – gluing the cancel button on ATM transactions.

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Officials at Numerica CU said someone apparently used super glue to block the cancel button on one of its ATMs, forcing members to leave their card in the machine while they go to get help – leaving an opportunity for the scammer to steal the card or cash already transacted.

The super glue scam has been reported at two other local banks.

 


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