What is the "ATM card fraud and distraction while withdrawing" scam in Rabat?

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Moroccan financial authorities have warned about card skimming, and tourists in Morocco have reported money withdrawn after using ATMs plus unexplained charges on cards used at shops and hotels. Standalone machines off the main streets with no bank branch attached carry the most risk, and an accomplice may crowd or 'beg' beside you at the machine to distract you while your PIN or card is observed. Rabat's bank-branch ATMs along the main avenues are the safer option. Use ATMs inside or attached to a bank branch, mall, or reputable hotel, in daylight, and cover the keypad as you enter your PIN. Check the card slot for loose or add-on attachments, keep cash out of sight, and watch your statements during and after the trip. Prefer cash for small purchases over handing your card to merchants.

Money & ATM Scams in Rabat

ATM card fraud and distraction while withdrawing

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