Keeping Secure at an ATM

Walk-up ATM's

• Always observe your surroundings before a transaction
• When possible, take a friend along, especially at night
• Reduce time spent at the ATM by having your card out and ready to use
• Stand between the ATM and anyone waiting to use the terminal so that others cannot see your code
• If you see anyone or anything suspicious while conducting a transaction, stop your transaction and leave
• If an ATM is obstructed from view or poorly lit, find another ATM
• Do not count cash at the machine - wait until you are in a safe place

Drive-Up ATM's

• Keep your engine running, the doors locked and the windows up at all times
• Leave enough room between cars to allow for a quick exit should it become necessary
• Before rolling down the window to use the ATM, check the  area for anyone suspicious
• Reduce time spent at the ATM by having your card out and ready to use
• Do not count cash at the machine - wait until you are  in a safe place
  

Is your ATM card secure

• Treat your ATM card as cash
• Keep your PIN a secret
• Do not give out any information to anyone
• Report a lost or stolen card at once
• Check your monthly statement to guard against ATM fraud
  

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Updated 10/25/97 08:01 PM