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ATM trap scam drains two Mumbai accounts
Mid-Day··12 Jun
Mid-Day reported that two Mumbai residents lost a combined Rs 89,500 in separate ATM card-trapping incidents. Police are probing whether a gang tampered with card slots using thin strips or trapping devices before withdrawing money from the victims' accounts.
Prism
What It Means For You
- If an ATM traps your card, do not leave without blocking it through your bank's official channel.
- Avoid accepting help from strangers near ATMs, especially if the card slot appears unusual.
- Multiple similar incidents can indicate tampering, so reporting quickly helps prevent more victims.
What's Happening
- Two Mumbai residents lost Rs 89,500 in suspected ATM card-trapping frauds.
- Police are probing whether the incidents are linked to a racket.
- Fraudsters allegedly tampered with ATM card slots to trap cards.
ATM Safety
- Card-trapping scams rely on panic and delay after a machine appears to retain a card.
- Immediate card blocking and complaint filing can limit losses.
- Banks need physical inspection routines for ATMs in high-complaint areas.
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