msg362 Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 Went to Krabi ( Ao Nang) a few days ago. went to a BKK ATM and wanted to withdraw money. Looked and saw this ? thing? (Photo 1) over the card insertion slot. Panicked and went to another without this addendum thingy sticking out Am I paranoid or was this some magic thingy introduced recently in the south? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewlyMintedThai Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 You're paranoid. It's just the card slot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arthurwait Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 It's actually a brain scanner. I bet you touched it didn't you. Big mistake. You should have worn your tin foil hat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barefoot1988 Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 that protruding card slot is suppose to deter card skimming, an anti skimming device. instead of using that secured one, you had choose to use the other one. now you should be really paranoid, there must have been cases of skimming in that area to have such device installed, but you choose to use the one without it. good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tywais Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 that protruding card slot is suppose to deter card skimming, an anti skimming device. instead of using that secured one, you had choose to use the other one. Yep. ATM Anti Skimming devices Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
necronx99 Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 these are new(ish) card acceptors that move the card randomly as they accept it to ruin any scans that may be done by an attached device. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossy Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 It is indeed an anti-skimming device, they're fitting them in the UK too. Unfortunately, it has many of the attributes that we're told to watch out for in a skimmer such as being fixed over the card slot. Logical next step, skimmers that look like anti-skimming devices Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanForbes Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 Thanks for the information. I can understand why the OP would be worried. However, I am just paranoid enough to only use my ATM card during business hours. It there is a problem I can get someone in the know to help me. All it takes is a little PRIOR planning. I actually plan ahead what I am going to need BEFORE I travel. I've been to enough ATM machines to know they don't always carry enough cash to make my transaction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
englishinsiam Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 If your card doesn't come back out then immediately call the bank whilst still at the ATM. This will stop anyone coming and taking the device and cloning your card if fitted with the cloner and camera. Posted with Thaivisa App http://apps.thaivisa.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msg362 Posted April 10, 2012 Author Share Posted April 10, 2012 that protruding card slot is suppose to deter card skimming, an anti skimming device. instead of using that secured one, you had choose to use the other one. now you should be really paranoid, there must have been cases of skimming in that area to have such device installed, but you choose to use the one without it. good luck Sorry, we are not all as intelligent and up to date as you clearly are. Humblest apologies, sorry for asking and bothering you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msg362 Posted April 10, 2012 Author Share Posted April 10, 2012 It's actually a brain scanner. I bet you touched it didn't you. Big mistake. You should have worn your tin foil hat. Wow, have you thought of becoming a stand up comedian? ( Advice- don't give up your day job) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msg362 Posted April 10, 2012 Author Share Posted April 10, 2012 Thanks for the information. I can understand why the OP would be worried. However, I am just paranoid enough to only use my ATM card during business hours. It there is a problem I can get someone in the know to help me. All it takes is a little PRIOR planning. I actually plan ahead what I am going to need BEFORE I travel. I've been to enough ATM machines to know they don't always carry enough cash to make my transaction. You can get through money VERY quickly in Ao Naang! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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