Security
You should press this key on the ATM with every use
Hardly anyone pays attention to it, a certain button on the ATM is so important that you should use it with every money withdrawal – to protect yourself from fraud.
More and more people do their banking transactions directly at the machine – whether to withdraw money, check the account balance or make transfers. A function is often overlooked that contributes significantly to security. A button that hardly anyone knows or uses.
We are talking about the red “demolition” button. A pressure on this button causes the process to stop immediately and the bank card will be returned immediately. This can be helpful in situations in which you feel uncomfortable – for example, when other people behave unusual, get too close to you or try to get involved. In such moments, the demolition button can serve as a quick exit strategy in order to prevent possible theft or fraud by third parties.
Button on the ATM ensures security
Despite the declining number of cases, this danger is real: “Cases with this method occur again and again,” the Sparkasse recently confirmed to the “German Credit Management”, an amalgamation of various German banks. And the BKA continues to classify the threat as high.
Most people have long internalized that they are particularly vigilant and sensitive to the environment at the ATMs. But according to the technology portal “chip” it also makes sense to after Consideration of a transaction – after the money and card have already been removed – caution. And here, too, the red “demolition” button is recommended: it ends an ongoing transaction immediately and ensures that no sensitive data remains on the device. This ensures that the process is definitely ended.
The risk of subsequent abuse is low, but the additional step increases security. It is also important: not every ATM is part of a bank branch. Many devices are located at publicly accessible places such as petrol stations, train stations or shopping centers – often operated by third -party providers. In particular, the following applies here: after completing each transaction, break off the process actively. Now you know how to do it.
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Source: Stern
