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Lancashire's Santander cash machines targeted by criminals Santander cash machines: Five ATMs in Lancashire shut over crime fears
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Bank customers are being urged to avoid Santander cash machines across Lancashire after a series of incidents which threatened security, police said. Five Santander cash machines have been shut down due to "potential criminal activity and vandalism", the bank says.
Criminals have been targeting the machines and stealing customer card details and cash. Lancashire Police earlier warned people not to use Santander machines across the county due to criminals targeting them to steal card details and cash.
Santander Group is unable to deactivate the machines and is advising customers not to use them, Lancashire Police confirmed. It came after a series of incidents, and police said the bank was unable to deactivate the machines.
An investigation has been launched by the bank and police. But Santander has said the "five ATMs in question were shut down immediately".
'No specific town' The bank said its network of cash machines "remains fully operational", and added that customers should always be "vigilant".
Lancashire Police tweeted the security at Santander ATMs in Lancashire had been compromised. In a statement issued earlier, police said: "We are still taking reports but a series of similar incidents last week occurred in all parts of the county. The advice, therefore, is not limited to a specific area or town.
Customers who have lost money or have seen anything suspicious are being asked to contact police on 101.
A police statement added: "We are still taking reports but a series of similar incidents last week occurred in all parts of the County. The advice therefore, is not limited to a specific area or town.
"It is not clear if machines beyond Lancashire have been targeted, so customers outside of Lancashire should contact Santander if they are concerned or see anything suspicious.""It is not clear if machines beyond Lancashire have been targeted, so customers outside of Lancashire should contact Santander if they are concerned or see anything suspicious."