On 11/8/2025 at 1:46 AM, Mika78 said:

One of my biggest paranoia is about "rigged" ATMs: I usually use the ones I consider "safe," i.e., those inside shopping malls. But when that's not possible, I use the ones outside a bank, being very careful to cover the keypad while entering my PIN and wiping it down with a cloth (in my sick mind, I think someone might be able to trace my fingerprints). Is my paranoia/fear justified, or should I seek treatment from a reputable professional? 🤪😁

Go with the latter 

On 11/8/2025 at 12:58 PM, mordothailand said:

a friend of mine gave me a little pocket of aluminium foil to put my bank card in, so it cant be scanned by a passer by

That only works if you earth it

On 11/8/2025 at 12:58 PM, mordothailand said:

a friend of mine gave me a little pocket of aluminium foil to put my bank card in, so it cant be scanned by a passer by

 

Did he also give you the accompanying hat?

On 11/8/2025 at 10:16 AM, KhunLA said:

For others, as not sure how much I believe this OP at all.    

 

Recommend people only use ATM attached to, or inside a bank, even better, and only during banking hours, in case card gets eaten, you can retrieve it.

 

Definitely don't use any stand alone ATM anywhere, unless absolutely necessary.

 

And use a bank app to pay by scan where possible (e.g. K Plus) and reduce the need for cash.

7 minutes ago, scorecard said:

reduce the need for cash.

Why would you want to reduce the need for cash ?

 

CBDC's anyone  ???

Just now, johng said:

Why would you want to reduce the need for cash ?

 

CBDC's anyone  ???

Carrying it around and getting change is a pain, QR is better, Cash is dead, long live the new QR King

2 hours ago, wombat said:

That only works if you earth it

No, it will work simply wrapped tightly around the card. It is a Faraday Cage.

On 11/7/2025 at 7:46 PM, Mika78 said:

keypad while entering my PIN and wiping it down with a cloth (in my sick mind, I think someone might be able to trace my fingerprints).

 

It would make more sense to wipe the keypad before you enter your PIN. Just imagine what you might catch off it.

3 hours ago, johng said:

Why would you want to reduce the need for cash ?

 

CBDC's anyone  ???

 

Because I find paying by QR code  / scan so easy and convenient. Just my opinion.

3 hours ago, scubascuba3 said:

Carrying it around and getting change is a pain, QR is better, Cash is dead, long live the new QR King

 

18 minutes ago, scorecard said:

 

Because I find paying by QR code  / scan so easy and convenient. Just my opinion.

 

It won't be very convenient or pain free in the near future if your carbon/social credit score says no more xyz  this month

or as witnessed recently the internet goes down.

Once cash is gone they will have total control..so easy and conveniently. 

On 11/8/2025 at 1:46 AM, Mika78 said:

One of my biggest paranoia is about "rigged" ATMs: I usually use the ones I consider "safe," i.e., those inside shopping malls. But when that's not possible, I use the ones outside a bank, being very careful to cover the keypad while entering my PIN and wiping it down with a cloth (in my sick mind, I think someone might be able to trace my fingerprints). Is my paranoia/fear justified, or should I seek treatment from a reputable professional? 🤪😁

Paranoid..no...but you do make up BS stories that gullible people believe 

On 11/8/2025 at 11:59 AM, Don Chance said:

I use Western Union or Money Gram that my bank offers for no fees.  Just send the money to my self.  It is cheaper than ATM fees, better rates, takes some time at the bank to get the money but take out a large sum, it is worth it.

 

8 hours ago, CallumWK said:

 

Did he also give you the accompanying hat?

its classic physics, Faradays cage more specifically

 

RFID Credit Card Holder

 

 

A slim credit card holder that protects your ID and credit cards from digital skimmers.

 

9 hours ago, wombat said:

That only works if you earth it

no, Faradays cage as in a car protects you from lighting

even when the lightning has to jump from the chassi to ground

On 11/8/2025 at 10:16 AM, KhunLA said:

For others, as not sure how much I believe this OP at all.    

 

Recommend people only use ATM attached to, or inside a bank, even better, and only during banking hours, in case card gets eaten, you can retrieve it.

 

Definitely don't use any stand alone ATM anywhere, unless absolutely necessary.

Not seen an ATM inside a bank branch for sometime, how many have them.?

On 11/8/2025 at 10:16 AM, KhunLA said:

For others, as not sure how much I believe this OP at all.    

 

Recommend people only use ATM attached to, or inside a bank, even better, and only during banking hours, in case card gets eaten, you can retrieve it.

 

Definitely don't use any stand alone ATM anywhere, unless absolutely necessary.

Not seen an ATM inside a bank branch for sometime, how many have them.?

4 minutes ago, saintdomingo said:

Not seen an ATM inside a bank branch for sometime, how many have them.?

So good you had to say it twice

You have every reason to worry about scammers at ATMS. All they have to do is straight  after you use it they can scan your fingerprints and put a blank card in and it will activate your card using your prints and they can withdraw your money.....how many people believe that rubbish ????

On 11/8/2025 at 12:07 PM, AndyAndyAndy said:

What is this thread even about. 🙄 In case of ATM skimming scam bank will just refund you. 

Oh no they won't.  Admittedly a few years back, (before phone apps) I noticed a withdrawal of 10,000 baht.  I went to my Bangkok Bank head office on 2nd Road.  I got a print out of the last several months and there were others.  The helpful manager identified where the 'faulty' ATMs were situated.  I protested that I'd never, ever even been to Sattahip.  He said maybe I'd told my TGF my PIN.  I hadn't.  She doesn't drive and we were together virtually 24/7.  Only the bank and me knew my PIN.  When I asked about a refund, he shrugged helplessly.

5 minutes ago, wavodavo said:

You have every reason to worry about scammers at ATMS. All they have to do is straight  after you use it they can scan your fingerprints and put a blank card in and it will activate your card using your prints and they can withdraw your money.....how many people believe that rubbish ????

On this thread....only 1

19 hours ago, Will Iam Not said:

No, it will work simply wrapped tightly around the card. It is a Faraday Cage.

Who is this faraday and why did they cage him?

20 hours ago, scubascuba3 said:

Carrying it around and getting change is a pain

Buy some pockets and have them sewn into your pants. How can carrying a few little pieces of paper currency be a pain?

20 + years living  in 2 or 3 different provinces using an ATM machines all over the place, and  the only problem I've had is  when the card gets swallowed  x3 , nothing more, touch Wood,  guess I've been lucky,

My Thai Mrs.. who uses her Phone for Banking and Payments has  been Scammed   a few times, but still uses the phone for Banking

1 hour ago, ColeBOzbourne said:

Buy some pockets and have them sewn into your pants. How can carrying a few little pieces of paper currency be a pain?

Don't be frightened of tech or you'll be left behind

6 hours ago, saintdomingo said:

Not seen an ATM inside a bank branch for sometime, how many have them.?

banks located in a shopping mall such as big C have them inside next to their office

On 11/11/2025 at 11:17 AM, wombat said:

That only works if you earth it

You mean like earthing an aircraft at 35000 feet? 555

17 hours ago, mordothailand said:

no, Faradays cage as in a car protects you from lighting

even when the lightning has to jump from the chassi to ground

As in an aeroplane.

On 11/8/2025 at 10:15 AM, Will B Good said:

 

Are these Dominion ATM's?........don't trust them.....they are definitely rigged......I have the evidence.

don't worry ..  Dominion machines have been bought by a republican

"Liberty Vote has acquired Dominion Voting Systems," Poulos said.

In a statement, Liberty Vote said it is founded and run by Scott Leiendecker, whose LinkedIn profile says he served as the election director for the city of St. Louis until 2012. News articles from the time indicate he was a Republican.

oh.  and the dems are freaking out !

On 11/11/2025 at 2:01 PM, scorecard said:

 

And use a bank app to pay by scan where possible (e.g. K Plus) and reduce the need for cash.

 

Why a thumbs down emoji? There's nothing complex about my post, payment by bank app (e.g. K Plus) is very easy and quick and you have records and no need to pay a fee to withdraw cash at an ATM and no need to find appropriate notes cins to pay in cash. Ultimately it's personal choice. 

On 11/7/2025 at 10:06 PM, Keeps said:

I try and only use ATM's outside my bank (Kasikorn - any branch) whilst the branch is open. I normally take out a fair amount each time. This is predominantly in case my card gets swallowed for whatever reason. At least then I can go in the branch to retrieve or resolve the situation if there is a problem. 

 

I once had a card swallowed by a non Kasikorn outside a 7/11. Inside they were not able to help which I fully understand. Had to contact the bank to cancel the card then visit a branch to obtain a new one. 

All good ideas.  I had an ATM card swallowed once just because I took too long removing it!  I had made the withdrawal, the card was pushed out and waiting for me to grab it, the machine was beeping, I was fiddling with putting the money in my wallet, Suddenly the card went back in!  This was in the USA at a wells fargo.  So there seems to be some time out period which makes sense.  No idea if that is universal across machines or banks.  So take the money and card run!