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ATM
AWARENESS
Be
careful when using an ATM, especially when getting cash. Follow
these precautions:
- Always
watch for suspicious persons or activity around an ATM.
- If
you notice anything strange, leave and return some other time.
- Even
if you have already started a transaction, cancel it and leave.
- After
dark:
- Take
a companion along
- Park
close to the ATM in a well lighted area; lock your car
- If
the lights around the ATM aren't working, don't use it.
- Use
your body as a shield while you enter your access code, so no
one can see you type it.
- Take
all of your transaction receipts with you; don't throw them
away near the ATM.
- If
you get cash - put it away right away; don't stand at the ATM
and count it.
- Never
accept offers of assistance with the ATM from strangers; ask
the bank for help.
- If
you use a drive-up ATM, your vehicle's other doors should be
locked w/windows up.
- Memorize
your access code; don't write it down and/or carry it with you.
- Don't
use an access code that's the same as other word's or numbers
in your wallet.
- Never
tell your access code to ANYONE !! (including bank employees,
the police, etc.)
- Never
lend your ATM card to anyone; treat it like cash or a credit
card.
- If
you lose your ATM card, notify your bank or credit union immediately.
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