With 3.5 million ATMs installed worldwide in 2015, the process of cash withdrawal is further simplified. Having said that there are multiple instances of fraud at cash machines (ATMs). To make it more certain that you simply don’t become a victim to any ATM frauds here is what you ought to know: Always avoid desolate ATM sites, using those where you see more people thriving. Mostly, ATMs in India is wrapped around the branding of the bank to which they belong, while others are kept in the lobbies of big corporate buildings, airports, malls, etc. following an essential norm.

What is ATM Fraud?

ATM fraud is described as a deceitful activity where the criminal uses the ATM card of another person to withdraw money instantly from that account. This is repeatedly done by using the PIN. While another sort of ATM fraud is stealing from the machine while breaking into the ATM.

What are the common sorts of ATM Frauds that lead to Cyber Crime?

1. Card Shimming: This is done by installing a far-off device, referred to as the shimming device, on the ATM machine for getting data. It can capture the magnetic strip which is equivalent data.
2. Card Skimming: This includes stealing the electronic data from a card by imitating the ATM card completely. The customer won't realize until the money is debited from their account without their knowledge. 
3. Card Trapping: This includes stealing the ATM card by installing a tool at the ATM. The card gets trapped within the cash machine. As you leave the ATM to get help for getting your card out, the fraudster will enter the details you find cash debited.
4. Jamming of Keyboard: The fraudster will jam important buttons on the ATM machine keyboard like Cancel and Enter buttons in order that the transaction is unsuccessful and therefore the customer may leave the ATM asking for help. The criminal then enters the ATM to withdraw money immediately from the machine because the details are already entered.

How can Online Legal India™ help you?

We have a concierge of legal teams who would provide you with technological aid as well as file a Consumer Complaint against Cyber Crime on ATM Frauds and would resolve your issue generated until your contentment. One can take active services like taking Legal Advice or issuing a Legal Notice on Cyber Crime with facts proves and statements. Our learned legal practitioner team will help you draft one legal notice and send it across to the accused party.