Safe ATM Use
Follow these precautions:
- Always watch for suspicious persons or activity around an ATM
- If you notice anything strange, leave and return some other time.
- Take a companion during night time use
- Park close to the ATM in a well lighted area; lock your car
- If the lights around the ATM aren't working, don't use it
- Use your body as a shield while you enter your access code
- Take all of your transaction receipts with you; don't throw them away near the ATM
- If you get cash - put it away right away; don't stand and count it.
- Never accept offers of assistance with the ATM from strangers; ask the bank for help
- If you use a drive-up ATM, your vehicle's other doors should be locked with windows up
- Memorize your access code; don't write it down and/or carry it
- Don't use an access code that's the same as other word's or numbers in your wallet
- Never tell your access code to ANYONE !! (including bank employees, etc.)
- Never lend your ATM card to anyone; treat it like cash or a credit card
- If you lose your ATM card, notify your bank or credit union immediately
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