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TRAVEL SCAM
Multiple Cities, Turkey
ATM Assistance Scam
Scammers pretend to help tourists at ATMs and steal money or card information.
High Risk
COMMON LOCATIONS
ATMs in tourist areas, streets, transport hubs
HOW IT HAPPENS
HOW THE SCAM WORKS
1. Tourist uses ATM in a public area
2. Scammer approaches offering help
3. Observes PIN or distracts tourist during transaction
4. Money or card details are stolen
WATCH FOR THIS
WARNING SIGNS
• Strangers offering help at ATM
• Standing too close during transaction
• Creating distraction or confusion
• ATM behaving unusually or “broken”
STAY SMART
HOW TO AVOID IT
• Never accept help from strangers at ATMs
• Cover keypad while entering PIN
• Use ATMs inside banks or secure locations
• Cancel transaction if anything feels suspicious
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