Dodgy ATM?

venomx
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Went to the atm outside Barclays and one had a rubber thing around where the card goes in and the other one didn’t ? I asked a staff member and they said it should be ok ?
Anyone know if it sounds legit ?:mad:

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  • JuicyJesus
    JuicyJesus Posts: 3,830 Forumite
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    venomx wrote: »
    Went to the atm outside Barclays and one had a rubber thing around where the card goes in and the other one didn!!!8217;t ? I asked a staff member and they said it should be ok ?
    Anyone know if it sounds legit ?:mad:

    What do you want us to say? Someone actually in the bank concerned who presumably is able to physically inspect it and is familiar with it said it was fine, how are we to know any different?
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  • venomx
    venomx Posts: 1,118 Forumite
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    JuicyJesus wrote: »
    What do you want us to say? Someone actually in the bank concerned who presumably is able to physically inspect it and is familiar with it said it was fine, how are we to know any different?

    She didn’t know why one had a band on and the other didn’t :(
  • WillPS
    WillPS Posts: 3,469 Forumite
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    venomx wrote: »
    She didn’t know why one had a band on and the other didn’t :(
    Could have been replaced or serviced or something.

    As always, if you're in any doubt, don't use it!
  • OceanSound
    OceanSound Posts: 1,482 Forumite
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    venomx wrote: »
    Went to the atm outside Barclays and one had a rubber thing around where the card goes in and the other one didn!!!8217;t ? I asked a staff member and they said it should be ok ?
    Anyone know if it sounds legit ?:mad:
    .......a rubber thing .....
    Are you sure it wasn't a durex?:rotfl::rotfl:

    Basically, if one has some sort of contraption and the other one dosen't I know which one I'll be using. You're right to report it though...the next person may well have fallen for it.
    I asked a staff member and they said it should be ok ?

    'Should be okay', dosen't really inspire a lot of confidence. They should've at least come out and had a look.

    BTW, you should post a picture. Maybe ex-banker members (on here) who's been in the business for long can tell you straightaway.
  • venomx
    venomx Posts: 1,118 Forumite
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    Thanks guys.

    From now on, im only going to use ATMS inside the bank for peace of mind
  • DCFC79
    DCFC79 Posts: 40,598 Forumite
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    venomx wrote: »
    Thanks guys.

    From now on, im only going to use ATMS inside the bank for peace of mind

    Could be wrong but are the atms in Aldi may well be free to use.
  • Aura
    Aura Posts: 260 Forumite
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    That's what I do
  • Mnd
    Mnd Posts: 1,699 Forumite
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    Yes, the aldi ones are free to use
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