Forum for residents of St Georges Park and Long Leys Road Lincoln

[Pcso Waldren]

Last week we had a report of a credit card skimming device at an ATM in Lincoln, please be advised to check your bank statements and the ATM machine before you use it.
**‎*Skimmers are installed on ATM machines, and sometimes you can’t even notice them. A small device goes over the normal card reading slot and reads your card’s magnetic stripe. Use secure ATM machines – under video surveillance or inside of a bank lobby. They're less likely to be tampered with. Cover the ATM keypad as you're entering your PIN -- just in case there's a hidden camera around.
Skimming devices will stick out a few extra inches from an ATM. If something looks suspicious, report it.

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my card was skimmed recently I have to say that the local police and my bank have been fantastic when i reported he unusual transactions

[Pcso Waldren]

Possitive feedback is nice to hear, however it is unfortunate that you were a victim of crime.
With the assistance of sites like these, Neighbourhhod Watchline messages and the media we hope to make more people aware, thus reducing the chances of others being a victim.