Skimming device discovered at Aviemore cashpoint
Police have confirmed that a skimming device was detected at the Bank of Scotland ATM on Aviemore’s Grampian Road.
The report was made to them on Sunday.
Police attended and carried out a scene of crime examination and removed the device from the machine.
A Northern Constabulary spokesman said: "These skimming devices usually consist of a false plate on the card reader and a secondary device, usually a hidden camera, on the roof of the device.
"One device copies the card details and is fitted to the card slot and the other takes pictures of the victim entering their PIN number.
"Police are advising members of the public to remain vigilant and check all ATM machines before using them.
"Signs to look for may include a tiny pin sized hole in the roof of the machine, irregularities in the card slot or false facings on the roof or card slot.
"Always hide you PIN when entering it and check in case anyone is standing behind you.
"If anyone used the ATM machine at the Bank of Scotland, Grampian Road, Aviemore over the past few days they are urged to contact their banks in case of any irregular or unauthorised transactions."
• An informational video about card skimming is available on the Northern Constabulary Force website and Facebook page at Skimming Video.
The film provides people with an easy to remember acronym (C.H.I.P.) which Police hope the public will bear in mind when using ATMs.
C is for check the machine. H advises you to hide your pin. I means inform the Police and the bank and P means put your money/cash away. By following this advice you can greatly reduce the chances of becoming a victim of this crime.
The film shows the public what to look out for and goes into details about how these machines work.
Teams of organised criminals have in the past targeted ATM users by stealing their bank card details and PIN numbers with sophisticated card-skimming devices and cameras.
