What is the "ATM Card Cloning Near Gloucester Avenue" scam in Montego Bay?

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Card skimming devices have been found on standalone ATMs along Gloucester Avenue (the Hip Strip) and inside currency exchange kiosks near the Sangster International Airport arrivals hall. Skimmers capture card data while a pinhole camera records the PIN. Fraudulent withdrawals typically occur within 24 hours and often in a different country, making the connection to Jamaica difficult to trace. Use ATMs inside bank branches or at the Sangster International Airport main banking hall, where machines are under camera surveillance. Cover the keypad when entering your PIN. Monitor your bank account in real time and set transaction alerts. Inform your bank you are traveling before departure.

Money & ATM Scams in Montego Bay

ATM Card Cloning Near Gloucester Avenue

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