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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, many of which involved skimming devices being fitted to machines to copy a customer's card details. 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.
It represents an increase of 17% compared with 2007 when £37 million was stolen by fraudsters. Figures released by machine operator Link also showed that fraud via cash machines cost £37m in 2007.
Link, the UK's cash machine network, is offering rewards of up to £25,000 for information about cash machine crime. 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."