Police slam fake ATM message

CASEY police are warning against false advice circulating online which claims to be able to alert police if an ATM robbery is in progress
The social media and email message claims that police will be alerted if someone enters their Personal Identification Number (PIN) in reverse when being robbed at an ATM.
Acting Detective Senior Sergeant Garry Kear from the Casey Crime Investigation Unit said the misleading message is false and urged people to ignore it.
He said people should always enter their correct PIN when using ATMs.
“The PIN has only one function, to allow the customer to access their account,” he said.
“It must be entered correctly each time and kept confidential.
“If a customer enters a PIN in reverse they will receive an error message and be prompted to provide the correct one.”
Acting Sen Sgt said ATM robberies were rare but people should always take safety precautions when using cash machines.
“People should minimise their time at ATMs by having their card ready when approaching the machine,” he said.
“Always take a look around when approaching an ATM and refrain from using it if they see something suspicious.
“Once you’ve completed your ATM transaction, put your money away immediately and leave. It’s best to count your money later.”
He said people should remember that EFTPOS can also be used to withdraw cash at other places such as supermarkets and service stations.