PULSE Releases ATM Safety Tips for the Summer Traveler
16 Giugno 2008 - 3:00PM
Business Wire
As part of its annual ATM & Debit Card Safety Awareness Month,
this week the PULSE� debit network releases ATM Safety Tips.
Although debit is a secure and convenient form of payment, it is a
good idea for consumers to take some basic precautions when using
their debit cards. As many vacationers make their way out of town
this summer, trips to ATMs to withdraw cash are inevitable. Whether
withdrawing before you leave town or when you arrive at your
destination, follow these step-by-step safety tips before
conducting your transaction: ATM Safety Survey your surroundings:
Pay attention to suspicious activity that may be occurring in your
immediate area. If anything appears to be out of the ordinary, or
if the ATM is obstructed from view or poorly lit, leave the area
and try another location. Take someone with you: Whenever possible,
it is a good idea to take another person with you when using an
ATM, especially at night. Have your card ready: Minimize your time
at the ATM by having your debit card out and ready to use. Do not
let a stranger assist you in making a transaction, even if you have
trouble or your card gets stuck. Never count your money while at
the ATM. Safeguard your personal identification number: Block the
view of others when using the ATM by shielding the key pad when
entering your personal identification number (PIN). Look for
possible fraudulent devices attached to the ATM: If the ATM appears
to have any attachments or alterations to the card slot or key pad,
do not use it. If possible, report the problem to the financial
institution or ATM owner. A comprehensive list of ATM/debit card
safety tips is available at
www.pulse-eft.com/public/group/consumer/atmdebitsafety.html. PULSE
also offers a brochure containing fraud/identity theft prevention
tips, which can be downloaded at
www.pulse-eft.com/public/group/consumer/atmdebitsafety/idtheft.html.
About PULSE PULSE is one of the nation�s leading ATM/debit
networks, currently serving more than 4,500 banks, credit unions
and savings institutions across the country. PULSE is owned by
Discover Financial Services (NYSE: DFS). The network links
cardholders with more than 265,000 ATMs, as well as POS terminals
at retail locations nationwide. The company is also a valued
resource for industry research related to electronic payments and
is committed to providing its participants with education on
evolving products, services and trends in the payments industry.
For more information, visit www.pulse-eft.com.
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