Showing posts with label Atm. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Atm. Show all posts

Thursday 27 November 2014

ATM Skimming syndicate operating throughout Sydney

Man charged over alleged ATM skimming syndicate - Strike Force Huntington

Thursday, 27 November 2014 01:25:14 PM
JOINT MEDIA RELEASE
NSW POLICE FORCE
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AUSTRALIAN CRIME COMMISSION
***Editors’ note – footage of yesterday’s raids and arrest will be send to media this afternoon***
Detectives investigating an ATM skimming syndicate operating throughout Sydney have charged a man after executing multiple search warrants.
Strike Force Huntington - a joint operation by State Crime Command’s Fraud & Cybercrime Squad and the Australian Crime Commission – was established following an increase in incidences of ATM skimming.
It’s believed those responsible are part of an organised group with links to Eastern Europe and have targeted locations across the Sydney metropolitan region.
Following extensive inquiries, strike force detectives executed search warrants at homes in Matraville, Randwick and Darlinghurst about 6am yesterday (Wednesday 26 November 2014).

At the Matraville address, detectives located and seized phones, computers and multiple devices allegedly used in ATM skimming.

Police seized cash and phones from the other homes.

A 39-year-old man was arrested at one of the homes and taken to Maroubra Police Station. He was charged with possession of identification information; and possession of equipment to make identification documents.

The Hungarian National was refused bail to appear at Waverley Local Court today (Thursday 27 November 2014).

Fraud & Cybercrime Squad Commander, Detective Superintendent Arthur Katsogiannis, is urging members of the community to remain vigilant when using ATMs.

“From yesterday’s phase of the operation, we believe we have dismantled this syndicate; however, it’s vital cardholders continue to exercise caution when using ATMs,” Det Supt Katsogiannis said.

“Make sure you carefully cover the pin-pad when entering your pin, and that you also regularly check your bank statements for irregular transactions or suspicious withdrawals,” he said.

Australian Crime Commission National Manager Investigations, Richard Grant, said the arrests were a significant success in the fight against serious and organised crime.

“This result highlights the effective collaboration between NSW Police and the Australia Crime Commission to dismantle a high-threat syndicate, preying on innocent Australians,” Mr Grant said.

Mr Grant said card-related fraud turned over more than $300 million in criminal profit in the 2013 calendar year alone.

“These criminals are highly organised, sophisticated and motivated by profit and greed. The Australian Crime Commission, along with its partners such as NSW Police, will continue to be vigilant in disrupting the activities of organised crime groups,” he said.
Police are urging anyone with information in relation to this incident to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or use the Crime Stoppers online reporting page: https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au/ Information you provide will be treated in the strictest of confidence. We remind people they should not report crime information via our Facebook and Twitter pages.

Friday 10 October 2014

St George Bank ATM

Problems with fraud ATM machines.

St George Bank ATM 


Westpac Bank....information given out, however how many times does this happen

Does anybody no which bank has the most atms in NSW?
Definitely the Commonwealth Bank and Westpac. They are the largest banks and have acquired BankWest and St George respectively.

So WHO owns the ATMs?
They sit in most pubs, many service stations and now in chemists, gyms and in other retail locations where merchants crave extra sales and want to encourage customers to pay in cash.

Monday 9 December 2013

ATM Skimming

Police release CCTV images as investigations into ATM card skimming continue - Strike Force Bournemouth

Tuesday, 10 December 2013 11:57:13 AM
Police conducting ongoing investigations into a card skimming gang targeting automatic teller machines (ATMs) in NSW have released new CCTV images of a number of people they believe can assist with their inquiries.
Strike Force Bournemouth is a Fraud and Cybercrime Squad investigation established in June this year after an increase in card skimming activities. Assistance has also been provided by the Central, North West and South West Metropolitan Regions.
Police believe up to three separate groups with links to Romania are involved in the installation of sophisticated skimming devices on to ATMs across the Sydney metropolitan area. The devices copy the card details, while a tiny video records the victim entering their personal identification number (PIN).
Two people have been arrested by police so far and remain before the court, but investigations are continuing to locate and arrest other members of the groups.
The latest group detected by authorities are using the very latest in miniature skimming technology, meaning suspect devices are particularly difficult to detect. They have struck ATMs at Narellan, Mosman and Five Dock.
Detectives are continuing to work closely with financial institutions to detect the car skimmers and any unauthorised transactions on customer accounts.
As Strike Force Bournemouth investigations continue, police are also asking members of the public to help them locate a number of people they believe can assist them with their inquiries.
They have released CCTV images of those people who are all described as being males of Caucasian appearance.
Anyone with information to assist police should call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or use the Crime Stoppers online reporting page: https://www1.police.nsw.gov.au/. Information you provide will be treated in the strictest of confidence.
We remind people they should not report crime information via our Facebook and Twitter pages.
Meanwhile, police are reminding members of the public of the following safety tips to reduce their risk of being targeted by card skimmers at ATMs:
• Be alert when approaching an ATM and take your time to visually inspect the machine prior to inserting your card for any suspicious device or covering in the vicinity of the card reader. Any illicit addition to the ATM will generally be similar in colour to the original ATM, but on closer inspection it may be obvious a device has been fitted;
• If you notice something suspicious, report it to the owner of the ATM immediately and don't conduct any transactions;
• Always use your hand or an item to cover your PIN when entering it;
• Be vigilant and inspect your bank statements for unauthorised transactions and report any unauthorised transactions immediately to your bank and the police
• Wherever possible when conducting ATM or EFTPOS transactions, maintain sight of your card; and
• Report any people acting suspiciously around ATMs to the police.