While many people will be out buying groceries and paying bills, SAPS would like to urge shoppers to practice safety and vigilance at all times – Adhere to #COVID19 #StaySafe guidelines #WearAMask
If you need to pay accounts, consider options that are lower risk instead of withdrawing large sums of cash.
• Carry as little cash as possible
• Consider the convenience of paying your accounts electronically (consult your bank to find out about other available options)
• Consider making use of internet transfers to do your banking
Safety Tips at the ATM
- Be alert and conscious of your surroundings when using the ATM.
- Stand close to the ATM and use your body and hand as shield to make sure nobody sees you keying in your pin.
- Also, make sure you keep your hand over the card slot to make sure nobody can swop or take your card.
- Never accept help from strangers when using an ATM. You should be wary of strangers asking for help.
- Criminals work in teams- one to distract you while the other steals your card or money.
- If your card is retained (swallowed) by the ATM it is advisable to phone your bank toll free stop card line immediately and stop your card.
- Never allow a bystander to call the toll-free stop card line on your behalf- they could be tricking you into thinking your card has been stopped.
- Guards are placed at ATMs to discourage criminal activities and therefore cannot help you with transactions.
Also view:
Security tips on how to avoid being card-scammed at the ATM
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