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ATM Fraud & Security Digest - April 2013
Cash Trapping Transaction Reversal Fraud
Cash trapping remained the most popular type of ATM fraud in Europe during April. While consumers can be warned to be vigilant, if the trap is fitted inside the dispenser rather than on the external side of the shutter, it is impossible for consumers to notice the device. Transaction reversal fraud linked to internal cash traps also continued to be identified during the month. Although most reports of cash trapping have originated from Europe, the technical simplicity of the fraud method is likely to continue its spread globally.
Card Trapping Card Swapping Leaving Transaction Live
Card trapping frequently accompanied by the use of cameras to record PIN entry was widely detected in April. Garda (police) in Ireland have warned consumers about both card trapping and cash trapping attacks, with advice to contact their local station should either their card or
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ATM Fraud & Security Digest - March 2013
Cash Trapping Transaction Reversal Fraud
Cash trapping in Europe continued to dominate ATM fraud reports through March. In some instances, the internal Cash Claw generated transaction reversals which have become the primary intention of some perpetrators rather than simply stealing consumers’ cash. External and Internal cash traps also continued to be detected in many regions but at a lower level than in Europe.
Card Trapping Card Swapping
Card trapping, which had almost disappeared as a significant category of ATM fraud during the time ATM skimming emerged as the modus operandi of choice, is very much back as a key fraud category. The benefit to perpetrators within regions with large EMV chip card deployments, is that fraud spend can be perpetrated with the genuine card within the country that the card theft occurred. As card
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ATM Fraud & Security Digest - February 2013
Cash Trapping Transaction Reversal Fraud
Cash trapping incidents continued at a significant level during February. Most reports were from the Europe region and involved traps inserted within the cash dispenser transport mechanism. Cash traps attached externally were also identified. Transaction Reversal Fraud was also detected in February. Most transaction reversal fraud incidents were linked directly to cash trapping activity rather than other forms of ATM manipulation. Such incidents demonstrate that the objective of cash trapping can be to steal innocent consumers’ cash or to generate reversals on accounts controlled by the perpetrator.
Card Trapping Card Swapping
Card trapping was detected, again predominately in Europe. Intelligence suggests that crime gangs originating from Eastern Europe are often linked to both card trapping and cash trapping. Card swapping; often involving the suspect pretending to help a victim perform an ATM transaction was detected
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ATM Fraud & Security Digest - January 2013
Card Trapping Cash Trapping Card Swapping
January 2013 commenced with a significant number of cash trapping events detected in Europe. In response to this type of ATM fraud, the ATMIA have published Best Practices for Preventing Cash Trapping at ATMs. Card trapping was also at a significant level in January prompting warnings to the public. In one UK incident, a victim of card trapping followed the instructions displayed on the ATM screen and telephoned her bank to report her card retained. Even so, £300 was still fraudulently withdrawn from the account prior to the card being blocked. Two suspects, including a police officer were arrested in India following incidents of card swapping. The modus operandi included the suspects assisting people with their transactions but exchanging their cards with fake ones. In Uganda, a similar card swapping operation was uncovered. The perpetrators swapped victims valid cards with expired cards issued from the same banks.
Cheque Fraud Fake
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ATM Fraud & Security Digest - December 2012
Card Trapping Cash Trapping Card Swapping
Card trapping devices were prevalent in Europe through December. The traps are often used in association with cameras to record PIN entry. iPods with camera features are favoured by some criminals due to the relatively long battery life and large storage capacity. Cash trapping was also prevalent in December.
Cheque Fraud Fake Deposit Leaving Transaction Live
Ten suspects were arrested in the US linked to cheque (check) fraud. The suspects were paid a fee to open accounts which were subsequently used to deposit fake cheques via ATMs. Funds were withdrawn prior to the cheques being fully cleared.
ATM Skimming Skimming / EFTPOS Compromise
ATM skimming in Tanzania during December prompted many banks to review security defences including installation of PIN shields and card reader ‘jitter' features. Police in Kenya launched an investigation following a sharp increase in ATM skimming incidents. Police in Bulgaria made arrests in December related to the organization of ATM skimming activity in Bulgaria and abroad. Criminals of Bulgarian nationality, suspected of involvement in ATM fraud were arrested in various countries during December. In Uganda, four Bulgarian
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ATM Fraud & Security Monthly Digest - November 2012
Cash Trapping Card Trapping Card Swapping Leaving Transaction Live
Police in the UK issued a warning to the public following a large increase in internal cash trapping known as Cash Claw fraud. Cash Claws are normally inserted into the ATM presenter after the perpetrators perform a genuine transaction to open the shutter. Most incidents of cash claw fraud are currently perpetrated in Europe and are linked to criminals of Romanian nationality. Consumers are unlikely to notice anything unusual until they do not receive their cash. Five suspects were sentenced to prison in the UK for cash claw fraud in November. Card trapping was also prevalent in Europe during November. Leaving transaction live fraud was reported in the US. Card swapping incidents were reported in India during November.
ATM Skimming Skimming / EFTPOS Compromise
ATM skimming was widespread during November with an apparent increase in US incidents. Various ATM types and locations were targeted, including at hospitals, A Romanian national was sentenced to three and a half years prison in the US. He was charged with aggravated identity theft, possession of an
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ATM Fraud & Security Digest - October 2012
ATM Skimming Skimming / EFTPOS Compromise
Two Sri Lankan nationals, suspected of fraud spend at ATMs were arrested in the US during October. Two Bulgarian nationals were arrested in Thailand following detection of fraudulent spend. Suspects were jailed in South Africa during October. Their modus operandi included the use of hand held skimming devices which they used to make copies of cards while pretending to assist vulnerable ATM users. ATM skimming incidents in India appeared to increase through October. A Malaysian national was jailed for six years in Singapore for using cloned cards to make unauthorised withdrawals. The suspect was apparently forced by an illegal money lender to make the transactions after failing to repay a loan.
Card Trapping Cash Trapping Card Swapping Leaving Transaction Live
Cash trapping was widely detected in October, particularly within the Europe region. Damage to ATM dispenser shutters was linked to internal cash traps while evidence of adhesive residue was linked to external cash traps. Card trapping also continued to be experienced in many regions through October. A bank manager in India had his ATM card stolen
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ATM Fraud & Security Digest - September 2012
ATM Skimming Skimming / EFTPOS Compromise
The banking ombudsman in India advised consumers to be vigilant following an increase in ATM fraud incidents. Police in the US acknowledged that skimming, including ATM skimming appears to be increasing. UK police issued a warning about ATM skimming in September. Victims had between £200 and £300 fraudulently withdrawn from their accounts. Four Bulgarian nationals suspected of involvement in ATM skimming were rearrested by Ugandan police after barricading themselves in a court room. A suspect was arrested in Australia following the discovery of an ATM skimming device and miniature camera attached to an ATM.
Card Trapping Cash Trapping Card Swapping Leaving Transaction Live
Card trapping in association with spy cameras used to obtain the PIN were detected in Europe throughout September. Cash trapping was described as rising exponentially in the UK by British police. The internal cash traps, also known as ‘cash claws' are placed inside the ATM cash dispenser during a valid transaction executed by the perpetrator. Hidden behind the cash dispenser shutter the trap is not visible from the exterior of the ATM and victims are therefore
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ATM Fraud & Security Digest - August 2012
ATM Skimming Skimming / EFTPOS Compromise
ATM skimming continued through August in many regions. In some instances anti-skimming features were damaged and disabled prior to the skimming device being attached to the ATM. Four Bulgarian nationals were arrested in Uganda suspected of involvement in ATM skimming and subsequent fraudulent spend. In one US incident, a Bulgarian national was sentenced to four years detention for involvement in ATM skimming. Also in the US, the US Secret Service (USSS) appealed to the public for help in identifying suspects linked to ATM skimming losses of $500,000. Police in Thailand arrested a Pakistani national and seized equipment including ATM skimming devices. A second Pakistani national and two Romanian nationals linked to the same investigation are wanted by Thai police. Authorities in Chile investigated suspected ATM skimming incidents following the compromise of 1,500 accounts. Police in Bulgaria recovered six ATM skimming devices installed on ATMs at a popular tourist detstination.
Card Trapping Cash Trapping Card Swapping Leaving Transaction Live
Cash trapping dominated ATM fraud reports from Europe during August. Both external and internal traps were used. Damage to the dispenser is often linked
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ATM Fraud & Security Digest - July 2012
ATM Skimming Skimming / EFTPOS Compromise
ATM skimming continued in most regions during July. In the US a suspect was found guilty and sentenced to five years detention for skimming. His modus operandi included recoding gift cards with ATM card data. In Trinidad & Tobago two suspects were charged and remanded in custody following a spate of ATM skimming incidents. In a UK incident, paper was used to block the card readers of two ATMs while a third was fitted with an ATM skimming device. Following an investigation, a Romanian national was deported back to Romania.
Card Trapping Cash Trapping Card Swapping Leaving Transaction Live
As awareness amongst consumers, industry and law enforcement grew there was an increase in the number of card traps and external cash traps recovered in July. While external cash traps remained at a significant level, particularly in Europe, the number of internal cash trapping incidents increased significantly. In addition to the direct financial losses attributed to cash trapping, physical damage to ATMs targeted is an increasing concern to ATM owners. Romanian authorities disrupted an organized gang of 25 persons and attributed losses of