The Yobe State Command of the Nigeria Police Force has released tips on how bank customers can shield themselves against fraudsters.
This followed a significant breakthrough in its fight against cybercrime and related offenses where its operatives recently apprehended three suspects for their involvement in a criminal syndicate that targeted ATM users in the state.
The safety tips, released by the command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Dungus Abdulkarim, are meant to help citizens to avoid falling victim to ATM fraud and other related crimes.
The command urged members of the public to be aware of their surroundings and to always use secured Automated Teller Machines. Among its guidelines, it advised ATM users to cover the keypad when entering PIN to prevent others from seeing the code.
Other tips for bank users include avoiding using debit cards with signs of tampering; use only debit cards with chip technology as well as keeping their PIN confidential and never share it with anyone, and avoid using easily guessable PINs.
“By following these safety tips, you can significantly reduce your risk of falling victim to ATM fraud and related crimes,” DSP Abdulkarim stated.
