Aurora Police Recover Card Skimmer from ATM

Aurora Police recently recovered a card skimming device from a local ATM, according to a post on their Facebook page.

The device was smaller than a deck of cards and was built to slip over the machine's card reader. It also included a pinhole camera to record an ATM user typing in their PIN. Information obtained by the device could have been used to make fraudulent transactions.

The device was discovered before anyone’s personal information was compromised.

Aurora Police are currently involved in a multi-jurisdictional investigation with other agencies who have found similar devices.

Police offer these tips when using an ATM or credit card reader:

• Look at the top of the machine, near the speakers, the side of the screen, card reader, keypad etc.
• Any obvious signs including different colors or materials?
• Maybe the graphics don’t line up?
• Something does not look like it fits properly in the machine?
• Do the card reader, keyboard, or other parts of the machine move when you touch them?
• Cover the keyboard with your hand when you input your PIN.
• If something doesn’t seem right, don’t use that machine and call the police
• If your information does get stolen, remember to report it to your bank and debit/credit card company.
• Keep close watch over your accounts also, because time is of the essence if you are victimized.

Photos from the Aurora Police Department