February 18th, 2004
ATM Scam at UT Austin
Bank ATMs Converted to Steal IDs of Bank Customers
A team of organized criminals is installing equipment on legitimate bank ATMs in at least 2 regions to steal both the ATM card number and the PIN. The team sits nearby in a car receiving the information transmitted wirelessly over weekends and evenings from equipment they install on the front of the ATM (see photos). If you see an attachment like this, do not use the ATM and report it immediately to the bank using the 800 number or phone on the front of the ATM.
(There are pictures showing how this is done – its pretty elaborate)