ATM Withdrawal Follow Scam

TRAVEL SCAM

Medellín, Colombia

Criminals follow tourists after ATM withdrawals and rob them of cash and valuables.

Critical Risk

ATMs, streets near banks, tourist zones

1. Tourist withdraws money from ATM
2. Criminal observes the transaction
3. Follows victim after leaving
4. Robbery occurs shortly after

• Suspicious people near ATMs
• Being watched during withdrawal
• Someone following you after leaving
• Isolated ATM locations

• Use ATMs inside banks or malls
• Withdraw during daytime
• Stay aware of surroundings
• Avoid carrying large cash amounts