West Mercia Police are warning people to be wary of suspicious behaviour near ATMs in the area following a rise in incidents.
A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said:
“There has recently been an increase in suspicious activities at and around bank ATM’s.
Just as a gentle reminder to all, to keep your card and pin secure. You can achieve this by:
Shielding and covering the keypad when entering any confidential information (such as your pin)
Check for any concealed cameras / skimming devices which are designed to read your card details
For further advice on staying safe and protecting yourself from ATM Theft, please read https://www.westmercia.police.uk/cp/crime-prevention/personal-safety-how-to-stay-safe/ATM-safety/
If you witness any suspicious behavior around bank ATM’s please let us know using the online ‘Tell Us About’ form on our website www.westmercia.police.uk
