Security agencies have revealed new tricks and deceitful methods used by thieves near ATMs, targeting the elderly and individuals unfamiliar with ATM operations to steal their money through trickery.
**Arrest of a Thief Involved in Stealing from ATM Users**
The General Administration for Combating Financial Crimes and Organized Crime managed to apprehend an individual who was deceiving bank customers using ATMs and stealing money from their accounts without their knowledge.
**Thieves' Trick in Stealing from ATM Users and Visa Card Holders**
The General Administration for Combating Financial Crimes was alerted by officials from a bank regarding an individual who was deceiving bank customers at the ATMs, stealing money from their accounts by transferring it to another account using their electronic payment cards without their knowledge.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the perpetrator, who has a criminal record and resides in Minya, was engaged in a criminal activity that specialized in seizing money from bank clients, especially the elderly who frequently use ATMs.
The initial inquiries disclosed that the suspect fooled his victims into thinking he was assisting them with withdrawal transactions using their electronic payment cards while secretly transferring amounts from their accounts to another account belonging to his brother using their cards without their awareness, allowing him to steal money from 19 bank clients.
**Arrest of the Suspect for Deceiving Visa Users and Stealing Their Money**
Security agencies intensified their efforts and succeeded in apprehending the suspect after repeated reports of victims, particularly from the elderly. The suspect confessed to his criminal activities as stated, and legal actions were taken.
**Tips to Protect Yourself from Theft at ATMs**
In this regard, Al-Ahram Gate offers a set of tips for those frequently using ATMs, especially the elderly and those lacking sufficient experience with credit cards, to protect them from theft.
**Exercise Caution When Asking for Help**
Some thieves may resort to standing next to you in kindness, especially targeting elderly ATM users, to offer help. They may employ deceitful tactics, such as transferring your money to another account without your knowledge or repeatedly asking for your PIN to use it after you leave.
**Use ATMs that are Busy**
Fake ATMs are quite rare, so an ATM located inside a gas station is generally safer than one on the street, as it becomes easier for thieves to install devices designed to steal your money or observe your PIN.
**Beware of Hidden Cameras**
ATM thieves may sometimes resort to another trick to steal your PIN, by placing small wireless hidden cameras that can be installed above the screen.
