Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Police Department would like to thank First Advantage Bank for their cooperation in the ATM skimmer investigation.
They are an example of how a business takes care of not only their customers but also the Clarksville citizens and the citizens in the surrounding area, by educating us all in the most current ATM skimmer incidents.
With their assistance and the use of one of their ATMs, CPD has released a video that shows how the skimmers attach to the mouth of the card inserts on the ATMs.
Note
When you test the card reader, you will not damage the ATM. If it looks suspicious, you are encouraged to check the card reader. If you find a skimmer, immediately call 911.
Card Skimmer
Device made to be affixed to the mouth of an ATM and secretly swipe credit and debit card information when bank customers slip their cards into the machines to pull out money. This applies to other equipment, such as gas pumps, where credit/debit cards are used.