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Credit Card Skimming
More and more Australians are being targeted by crime gangs that use credit card skimming to steal identities and card details. Tens of millions of dollars each year are stolen from credit card skimming and Australians are warned to be wary of ATM and Eftpos machines when making transactions. There are several ways credit card skimming is achieved by criminals including using scanners to swipe your details from your card in your pocket and strips inserted into Eftpos and ATM machines. Some ways to help prevent theft by credit card skimming include:
- Regularly changing your PIN
- Keep track of your transactions and check your receipts and statements
- Dona??t write down your PIN
- Avoid using your credit cards at smaller outlets such as fast food outlets and convenient stores.
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