A person using an ATM is more likely to be the victim of a street robbery or involved in a traffic collision than the victim of an ATM crime. In fact, ATM crime incidents are on a downward trend due to heightened user awareness and prevention applications. However, low probability odds and statistics are a moot point to those who suffer the trauma of an ATM crime. The following crime prevention tips can help make the use of ATM s safer for everyone. Do not select an ATM at the corner of a building.
Corners create a blind area in close proximity to the customer's transaction.
Select an ATM located near the center of a building. This includes shrubbery, landscaping, signs and decorative partitions or dividers. Do not write it down or keep it in your wallet or purse. If you are being followed, drive immediately to a police, sheriff, fire station, or any crowded well-lit location or open business. As far as your security is concerned, you can never be too careful, too prepared or too aware.