What is the "ATM Skimming in the Tenderloin and SoMa" scam in San Francisco?

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Standalone ATMs in the Tenderloin neighborhood and the SoMa district near popular bars and clubs are frequently targeted with card skimming devices. Criminals install hardware overlays on card slots and micro-cameras above keypads to harvest card numbers and PINs. The high foot traffic and distracted nighttime crowds make these areas particularly vulnerable. Avoid standalone ATMs in the Tenderloin, SoMa bar corridors, and around UN Plaza. Use ATMs inside bank branches or well-lit pharmacy chains like Walgreens. Monitor your bank account for unauthorized charges within 48 hours of any ATM use in these neighborhoods.

Money & ATM Scams in San Francisco

ATM Skimming in the Tenderloin and SoMa

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