What is the "ATM Skimming Near Cambridge Market Square" scam in Cambridge?

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ATMs on St Andrew's Street and around the Grand Arcade shopping entrance have been targeted by card-skimming overlay devices. Cambridge city centre sees a high footfall of students and tourists who may be distracted, making quick-attach devices viable. Skimmer and camera combinations can capture both card data and PIN in seconds. Use the in-branch ATMs at Barclays on Market Street or NatWest on St Andrew's Street, where devices are more difficult to attach undetected. Shield your PIN with your free hand, and tug the card slot gently before inserting your card — a legitimate slot is firmly fixed.

Money & ATM Scams in Cambridge

ATM Skimming Near Cambridge Market Square

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