Question 1

What is the "ATM Card Swap at Standalone Machines" scam in Iquitos?

Accepted Answer

Standalone ATMs on Malecón Tarapacá and near the Plaza have been linked to skimming attacks; cards also occasionally "fail to eject" only to be retrieved by an accomplice after the cardholder leaves. Use ATMs only inside BCP, Interbank, or Scotiabank branches during business hours. If a card doesn''t eject, call the bank from the ATM and do NOT walk away.

Question 2

What is the "ATM Currency Shortfall at Airport Machines" scam in Iquitos?

Accepted Answer

The ATMs at Aeropuerto Internacional Coronel FAP Francisco Secada Vignetta and some standalone machines near Plaza de Armas dispense fewer bills than the transaction records, or the machine jams mid-dispense. In some cases the machine has been tampered to retain bills while still completing the transaction charge. Standalone ATMs outside bank branches are the highest-risk machines. Use ATMs inside bank branches during opening hours where security guards are present (BanBif and Scotiabank have branches near Plaza de Armas). Withdraw during business hours. If a machine jams, report it to the bank immediately and do not leave until you have a reference number. Check your balance against what you received before leaving the ATM.

Money & ATM Scams in Iquitos

ATM Card Swap at Standalone Machines

ATM Currency Shortfall at Airport Machines

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