Wednesday 22 June 2022 06:11 AM New cash machine scam where crooks can drain your account in minutes trends now
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Police are warning cash machine users to be vigilant after uncovering a new type of theft.
A spate of victims reported that their cards had been retained by ATMs in the Hertfordshire area.
They later discovered crooks had withdrawn cash from their account using a different machine — sometimes within minutes.
Card sharks: Victims of a new cash machine scam report their cards being retained by ATMs before discovering crooks had withdrawn cash from their account using a different machine
One victim said an ATM in Hitchin swallowed her card before a message appeared on the screen saying it was unavailable.
She was still standing at the ATM while on the phone to her bank when she saw two withdrawals worth a total