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14 stouffville suntribune u thursday july 17 2003 cameras devices in card slots used to steal bank information from page l ing an internal investigation and we will liaise with their corporate security she pointed out new hightech fraud schemes are on the rise across the gta as services rely more on new technologies ways to skim consumers grow as well thieves can insert a device into a card slot that reads the card and they set up miniature cameras to catch customers keying in their pin numbers double swiping once for the store the second time to make a duplicate card is also a main office 195 main st south newmarket criminal law family law warren skinner barrister solicitor in practice since 1986 stouffville office hours now available 9058954571 9058302367 24 hour mobile we can deliver from 45 for more information on our flyer distribution call cherryl steer at 9052942200 cell 4167170393 common scam swipingyour card into a fake terminal while the clerk watches you key in your pin is another scheme people need to be vigilant in protecting themselves and use common sense said jeff keay td canada trust spokesperson we recognize access card fraud is an issue and were paying close attention to it he added pointing out for the majority of customers the system remains safe and losses due to fraud are refunded but the bad guys are always coming up with new ways to commit these frauds and we are combatting that he added making sure your pin is secure is the single most important thing you can do but the bad guys are always coming up with new ways to commit these frauds dont write it down any where he advises use your hand or body as a shield when you enter it at bank machines or stores once they have your pin its a simple matter to separate you from your card mr keay pointed out if you notice anything unusual like your card sticks in the slot you see new equipment or if someone is shoulder surf ing behind you report it immediately to your bank keep track of your trans actions save receipts check your bank statement not only for purchases that shouldnt be there but purchases that should be and arent that could indicate that you have swiped your card through a fake terminal somewhere and thieves can duplicate your card if you are the least bit concerned your card has been compromised let us know if you notice any thing unusual let us know and remember its a simple thing to come in and change your pin said mr keay timbits soccer where smiles are as wide as goalposts lit fun thats what its all about timbits soccer introduces young kids to teamwork fair play and most of all a great time on the field your local uxbridge stouffville tim hortons are proud sponsors of timbits minor soccer in your community together with you making good things happen