card skimming
ATM data theft
Card skimming is the theft of credit or debit card information using a hidden device attached to a legitimate card reader—typically at ATMs, gas pumps, or point-of-sale terminals.
The skimmer captures data from the card's magnetic stripe when swiped, allowing criminals to clone the card or make fraudulent purchases: Check the card slot for loose parts—that's how you spot skimming devices.
- ATMAutomated banking kiosk
- ATM fraudTheft at cash dispensers
- fraudIntentional criminal trickery
- identity theftStealing personal data criminally
- theftUnlawful taking of property
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- crimesarson, burglary, robbery, kidnapping, vandalism
- fraudscam, fraud, swindle, con, deceive
- cyber threatsmalware, phishing, hacking, virus, ransomware
- cybercrimeshacking, phishing, malware, ransomware, data breach
- financial crimesbank fraud, wire fraud, securities fraud, tax fraud, insurance fraud
- financial fraudsecurities fraud, bank fraud, accounting fraud, defalcation, embezzler
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Defenses against deceptive schemes
secure checkout · encryption · two-factor authentication · fraud detection · identity protection
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Theft with weapon threat
pickpocketing · mugging · purse snatching · wallet theft · home invasion
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Stopping dishonest financial activity
data encryption · fraud detection · payment security · tokenization
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