Garda\u00ed in Waterford are reminding people to be aware of so-called \u2018shoulder surfing\u2019 when using bank cards.<\/p>\n
They say criminals may watch people entering their PIN at cash machines or shop checkouts before attempting to steal their bank card.<\/p>\n
Inspector Shay Keevans is a Community Policing Inspector at Waterford Garda Station. He explains more about the phenomenon, \u201cShoulder surfing occurs when a criminal, maybe, if you\u2019re at an ATM, is standing behind you, or in a shop or wherever, and if you\u2019re keying in your pin number to your card, they\u2019re watching to record your pin number. After that, they\u2019ll go about maybe a distraction theft or to try get that card because they have the pin number observed.<\/p>\n
He has this advice, \u201cto prevent shoulder surfing, use your hand or wallet to cover when you\u2019re renting, entering your pin at an ATM, checkout counter, etc. Be aware of your surroundings and stay alert while socializing and to mind your cards and to mind your pin, so be extra careful when using your pin.\u201d<\/p>\n
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