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TRAVEL SCAM
Multiple Cities, Italy
“Helpful ATM Assistant” Scam
Scammers offer help at ATMs or ticket machines and use distraction to steal money or information.
High Risk
COMMON LOCATIONS
Train stations, ATMs, ticket machines
HOW IT HAPPENS
HOW THE SCAM WORKS
1. Tourist uses ATM or ticket machine;
2. A stranger offers help without being asked;
3. Gets close and interferes;
4. Steals card, cash, or observes PIN.
WATCH FOR THIS
WARNING SIGNS
- Unsolicited help at ATM;
- Standing too close;
- Touching machine or buttons;
- Watching your PIN entry
STAY SMART
HOW TO AVOID IT
- Use ATMs alone;
- Cover your PIN;
- Refuse help from strangers;
- Cancel transaction if someone approaches
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