Bank Card Scamming

Protect what is yours

Criminals are able to illegally copy information stored on the magnetic strip (black strip) at the back of your bank card, and make use of the information to steal your money.

Tips on transacting at ATM and point of sale devices (POS)

Bank cards can be skimmed at ATMs as well as at any Point of Sale Device (POS)

Inspect the ATM for any tampering or foreign objects

Your PIN is your personal key to secure banking

Memorise your PIN, never write it down or share it with anyone

Choose a PIN that will not be easily deduced

When using an ATM or POS device, cover the keypad with your unused hand and enter your PIN

Change your PIN code frequently

Never let your card out of your sight

Request that the POS Device be brought to you or you must go to the POS Device with your card

Subscribe to your Bank's SMS notification services

Guard against being distracted or being offered help whilst making use of the ATM or POS Device

Related Criminal Offences

The Electronic Communications and Transactions Act. 25 of 2002 (Section 85 and 86)

The Customs and Excise Act. 91 of 1964 (Section 15 (1 ) and 476 (a) read with Section 80 (1) (a) and 83 (b))

RICA Sec 45 read with Sec 1 and 51 of the Regulations of Interceptions Communications Act 70 of 2002

Prevention of Organised Crime Act 121 of 1998 (POCA)

ldentification Act 68 of 1997

- Fraud

- Theft

- Aiding and Abetting

- Possession of Suspected Stolen Property

- Conspiracy to commit fraud

- Forgery and Uttering