Bulletins

September 24, 2002

FRAUD ALERT: NEW ATM SKIMMING DEVICES FOUND.

Please be aware of an active fraud case taking place in cities in Florida, Georgia, Illinois and California. Criminals are using skimming devices placed over the face of the ATMs for the purpose of capturing card and PIN data. They are then manufacturing cards from that data and performing fraudulent transactions. ATMs at financial institutions have been the most popular targets; however, all ATMS deployers are vulnerable to this type of criminal activity. The skimming devices are usually being used after business hours and for only a short period of time.

Below are some recommendations for preventing and reacting to the use of these devices:

• Financial institutions/ATM deployers should frequently check the faces of their ATMs to ensure that no skimming devices have been placed on their machines. Look for abnormal overlays or tape residue;
• Report any suspicious activity to CardAlert and to your local law enforcement
• DO NOT attempt to remove a scanning device from the machine; and
• For any specific questions, please contact Automated Financial, L.L.C., and we will contact the Fair Isaac CardAlert on your behalf.