Theft of cash at cash dispensers

When it comes to theft at ATMs, it is the cash issued by such machines that the criminals have their eye on. They watch their victims taking out cash – often the elderly – and just wait for the right time to strike.

The fraudsters cunningly distract victims, for example, by engaging them in conversation or dropping something on the ground. They sometimes even manage to intervene in the transaction and enter a large sum of money for withdrawal. They then make a swift grab for the cash and run away.

Tips for the general public:

• Don't let yourself be distracted when withdrawing money and always ensure that other people keep their distance.
• Heed your gut feeling. If something seems suspicious or someone comes too close, ask them to go away and break off the transaction.