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TRAVEL SCAM
Medellín, Colombia
ATM Assistance Scam
Scammers pretend to help tourists at ATMs but steal card details or cash.
Critical Risk
COMMON LOCATIONS
ATMs, banks, public areas
HOW IT HAPPENS
HOW THE SCAM WORKS
1. Tourist faces issue at ATM
2. Scammer offers help
3. Observes PIN or swaps card
4. Uses details to withdraw money
WATCH FOR THIS
WARNING SIGNS
• Strangers offering help at ATM
• Unusual ATM behavior
• Someone watching PIN entry
• Card issues after transaction
STAY SMART
HOW TO AVOID IT
• Never accept help from strangers at ATMs
• Cover keypad when entering PIN
• Use ATMs inside banks
• Check card immediately after use
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