Aussies Fall Victim To Retail EFT-POS Skim-Scam

Skimmers are usually placed on ATM's but now it looks like they are moving to the point of sale terminals.  Kind of makes a case for purchasing online from a device you can trust, like your very own HomeATM SLIM! 



A GLOBAL crime gang has struck in Perth with a new card skimming fraud phenomenon that fleeces bank accounts from point-of-sale EFTPOS machines.

Fraudsters have stolen hundreds of thousands of dollars from thousands of Perth cardholders in an EFTPOS scam.



Police say they have received "substantial information" regarding machines being used to "skim" credit and debit cards of details - including PIN numbers - throughout the metropolitan area. WA Police today issued a state-wide alert after receiving dozens of complaints reporting missing money after transactions from EFTPOS machines at shops, including fast food outlets, since Monday.



They have revealed few details of the devices or investigation - citing "operational sensitivities" - but say the devices have compromised EFTPOS point-of-sale machines.  Until now, police have only been aware of automatic teller machines skimming scams, whereby criminals obtain bank account and PIN details after fitting secret card-reading devices to ATMs and hidden mobile phone cameras to record bank customers entering their secret PIN number.



Retailers have been asked to contact police if they suspect their EFTPOS machines have been tampered with. People are being advised to check their bank statements to ensure all withdrawals are legitimate and to contact police if they have concerns.



A Perth woman says she has lost $3,500 from her bank account...