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CRIMINALS are thought to have stolen thousands from people's bank accounts using an elaborate scam at two Scarborough "hole in the wall" cash machines.
Police have warned the public to be on their guard after reports of the scam at the ATM machines, which are outside Abbey in Westborough and at Proudfoots in Newby.

In the latest in a series of incidents, police believe a device known as a "Lebanese loop" may have been used to take thousands of pounds.

The device is placed in the slot where a customer would insert their card. Customers are led to think their card has been retained and leave it in the machine, but thieves are able to retrieve them shortly afterwards.

As part of the scam a tiny camera is installed above the keypad to record the customer's PIN number, which is then used to obtain cash from the account.

It is also believed that thieves have been marking nearby cash machines "out of order" to force members of the public to use those which have been tampered with.

A police spokesman said: "Police are aware that this is happening and investigations are ongoing. A device has been recovered and is now with scenes of crime investigators.

"We would encourage people to take care while using ATMs and be on the lookout for anything unusual.

"As a precaution, when people type in their PIN, they should cover the keypad with their other hand. They should also be aware of anyone standing behind them or nearby."

The spokesman added that people do not always report incidents of identity theft to the police, as the bank normally deals with the issue and is responsible for repaying any money stolen.

Police are asking members of the public to report any incidents or suspicions immediately by calling 0845 6060247.

Have you been affected? Let us know: call the newsdesk on (01723) 383817

What do you think? You can leave your comments below.

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Enquiries@raincliffehotel.co.uk,

scarborough 07/07/2008 16:30:18
Technology,running away too fast,what happened to the good old bank,just go in,get your money,place it safe,then walk out,these criminals should work for the police,evertime there is something new invented,give it a couple of days,they get round it,poor people always suffer,
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A name thats not in use!,

07/07/2008 16:41:29
but how do you get your money out if the banks are shut!? and dont say 'wait till they are open' as its not always convenient!!
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Cito,

Merseyside 07/07/2008 23:19:37
Is it beyond the banks to provide some kind of cover for people inputting their pin numbers? It wouldn't be hard to pull out a kind of blind. The sort of thing that pilots used to use when practising flying on instruments only or typists when learning to touch type? I'm not suggesting that the customer can't see the keyboard but "only" the customer can see it!

My experience of ATM's. Always appear to be in windy places. Always difficult to read when in direct sunlight. Give people behind you the chance to see how much money you have (or lack of).

Surely the simple answer is to put them in cubicles like telephone boxes?

Cut off the hands of those who try to rip people off!

Bit jokey the last one but gangs do operate and sad to say usually they are not British by birth.
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Amar,

London 08/07/2008 02:24:25
Fraud crimes will continue to grow until the government and banks exploit KEY and PIN system described on website www.xwave.co.uk which will make signature and PIN systems reliable to deter fraudsters from getting tempted to misuse our stolen personal and card details.

Key and PIN system will deter virtually all types of fraud crimes including those Chip and PIN, data protection and biometric ID card systems will fail to deter.

Organisations would make their customers personalise signatures by letting them use mobile phone size device which will capture image and activate printer to print their ID sticker virtually instantly.

KEY and PIN system could be treated like international ID card since it will personalise signature and PIN to the right individual in any country in the world.

We hope that the banks and government will support and exploit proposed system before it is too late to stop a fraud boom.
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Enquiries@raincliffehotel.co.uk,

scarborough 08/07/2008 10:05:55
JUst my point,banks should be open,plan ahead,all is possible,credit cards,they are great,but look how many people fall into the buy now pay later,or as you so rightly asked,how do you get your money if the banks are shut,the machines should be in a closed area of the bank,just inside sliding doors,you have a swipe card or pin,for you to use,you then enter a secure area,if anything then goes wrong,the bank has to refund your loss in full,as they do now,but it would not take so long,i dont think i have used a credit card,in over a year,well not for money anyway,i always plan ahead,it usually works,go on tell me about emergancies,rainy day wallet,i have one of those,save for a rainy day,good motto,
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Lady Taurus ,

Scarborough 08/07/2008 16:57:53
#5 I think Lloyds St Nicholas St bank did have a secure area inside the bank many years ago that customers could use. I was sent details on this, but never used a credit card, just cash.

I do also think it had to be closed, due to people getting in there that had no right to use the facility.
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Enquiries@raincliffehotel.co.uk,

scarborough 08/07/2008 19:09:59
I really do think technology,moves ar an allarming rate of knots,cash is the only way,i think planning ahead,you have the odd mishaps,but technology carnt get in the way,always have a spare travelers cheque,all of europe take them,most places in the uk take them,its as good as cash,keeps the scum from your cards.
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loving the office,

17/07/2008 11:38:57
why don't banks install cctv near their atm's or send someone round each day to check that there is nothing untoward inserted into the card readers
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