ATM Scam: Walking shoulder to shoulder is a symbol of mutual cooperation. But these days this very culture has become a relief for scammers and a problem for you. Actually, here we are talking about shoulder surfing scam, in which scammers stand around you and steal personal information and make you poor.
If you have not heard about shoulder surfing scam before, then now you should read this news very carefully and understand how shoulder surfing scammers can defraud you. This scam is mainly carried out in ATM cabins, coffee shops, restaurants and less crowded places.
What is shoulder surfing scam?
In this scam, scammers stand around you and when you are filling your personal information in the mobile tablet or any other gadgets, they record it or remember it. After this, scammers defame you through that information.
This scam is used in ATM
Shoulder surfing scams happen most often in ATMs, where scammers stand behind you while you are withdrawing money from the ATM. So they steal your personal information. Many times, when money is stuck, they even change your ATM card in the name of helping you and make you poor.
How to avoid shoulder surfing scams
The way to avoid this scam is very easy. Whenever you use ATM or internet banking, fill your personal information secretly. At the same time, you should also keep in mind that no camera is recording you.
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