Shysters on the prowl

Shysters on the prowl Don’t fall a victim to fraud The festive season is upon us and as is custom, it is time when we celebrate the achievements we had during the year and look forward to purchasing those Christmas goodies for your loved ones. As a precaution, Standard Bank’s public relations and corporate communication manager Surihe Gaomas-Guchu advises the public to be vigilant as these are places where you could fall victim to fraud.

Sharing a few tips, she said: “Never keep the ATM card or credit card together with your PIN. Never allow anyone else to enter your PIN for you, or you entering it while someone is watching, even when being assisted. Block the view of the keypad when entering the PIN at an ATM or point of sale terminal. When paying at a point of sale terminal, beware of suspicious cashiers who make movements which could be aimed at distracting your sight of the ATM card or credit card. Familiarise yourself with ATM functions and only enter the information the ATM requires of you and not getting deceived by fraudsters that ATM functions have changed. Fraudsters could swap your card, after obtaining your PIN. If unsure about ATM functions or unfamiliar with how to use an ATM, ask bank staff for assistance.

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