Money & ATM Scams in Tulum

ATM Card Skimming on the Tulum Tourist Strip

Standalone ATM machines along Avenida Tulum and inside smaller convenience stores on the tourist strip have been found fitted with card skimming devices and hidden cameras designed to capture PIN entries. The skimmers are often professional-grade and difficult to detect visually. Victims typically notice fraudulent charges on their accounts days or weeks after returning home. The problem is compounded by the fact that many Tulum businesses are cash-only, forcing visitors to withdraw frequently.