Police warning after busy cashpoint is skimmed
Shoppers from the strath are being asked to check their accounts after a popular cashpoint was found to have been hijacked with a skimming device.
Police are carrying out inquiries after a member of the public discovered the ATM skimming device on a Barclay’s bank machine outside WH Smith in Inverness’ High Street.
A force spokesman said: "Last Friday (November 30) a vigilant female member of the public noticed there was something suspicious about the device and contacted Police.
"Police attended and recovered a skimming device from the machine.
"Inquiries into the incident are ongoing.
Anyone who may have been in the area of the cash machine prior to the discovery of the device at 11.43am and saw any suspicious activity or people around the machine is urged to contact Police on 01463 715555 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Northern Constabulary has produced an informative seven minute film about card skimming which is available on their website and on the force’s Facebook and Twitter channels.
