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Cash machine fraud sees increase | Cash machine fraud sees increase |
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The number of UK cash machines being targeted by criminals has risen, with nearly two a day being attacked. | The number of UK cash machines being targeted by criminals has risen, with nearly two a day being attacked. |
There were 635 reported incidents in 2008, a rise of 17% on a year earlier, prompting an offer of rewards of up to £25,000 for tip-offs about the crime. | |
Figures released by machine operator Link also showed that fraud via cash machines cost £37m in 2007. | |
Many of these involved skimming devices being fitted to machines to copy a customer's card details. | |
Among the techniques used are miniature cameras being fitted to record Pin numbers as they are typed in. | Among the techniques used are miniature cameras being fitted to record Pin numbers as they are typed in. |
They can then be used to create a fake card to use in other machines. | They can then be used to create a fake card to use in other machines. |
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Graham Mott, from Link, said: "We're urging the public to pass on information that they may have about cash machine crime, for example card skimming or physical attacks on cash machines themselves. | Graham Mott, from Link, said: "We're urging the public to pass on information that they may have about cash machine crime, for example card skimming or physical attacks on cash machines themselves. |
"Even something that may sound insignificant could be part of a bigger picture and prove invaluable in convicting someone involved in cash machine crime." | "Even something that may sound insignificant could be part of a bigger picture and prove invaluable in convicting someone involved in cash machine crime." |
Detective Chief Inspector John Folan, of the Dedicated Cheque and Plastic Crime Unit (DCPCU), said: "Tackling cash machine fraud is a continuing priority for the DCPCU, and a joined-up initiative of this nature has our full support. | Detective Chief Inspector John Folan, of the Dedicated Cheque and Plastic Crime Unit (DCPCU), said: "Tackling cash machine fraud is a continuing priority for the DCPCU, and a joined-up initiative of this nature has our full support. |
"Any relevant information passed through to Crimestoppers will be used to help track down and arrest those responsible - which will not only disrupt criminal activity but also send out a clear message that we are cracking down hard on those carrying out crimes of this nature." | "Any relevant information passed through to Crimestoppers will be used to help track down and arrest those responsible - which will not only disrupt criminal activity but also send out a clear message that we are cracking down hard on those carrying out crimes of this nature." |
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