ATMs Safer at Banks than Stores

For those of you concerned about ATM security:

An ATM's safety depends on where it is. If it's at a bank, an ATM is somewhat safer than it is in a public place, such as a ballpark, a train station or a convenience store.

"You should never use ATM machines at convenience stores if you can help it because those are much more susceptible to tampering," added Avivah Litan, a security analyst with the Gartner research firm.

I haven't used an ATM in years. I get cash from the bank when I'm there on other business. It's on my way home (and close to the grocery store) and only a few blocks from my house, so stopping by is very easy.

Comments

[Kevin]

I rarely use an ATM, but if I do it's usually a drive-through up the street from my office, in a very safe neighborhood.

[t3ch]

And now it's time for another issue of, "Paranoia: Playing it Too Safe?"

[artdogs]

@ t3ch

Exactly.

Ever notice that every day there's a new fear: Our food, our water, chemicals in plastic containers, don't even get me started on global warming, and now this. What will it be tomorrow?

Gee, I'm terrified of it all.

[Alisa]

The ATM fees are just out of control.

[rwh]

Go to your nearest credit union and sign up for their high interest checking account. It will come with unlimited, free ATM use, including reimbursement for charges at out-of-network machines.