Originally Posted by operator

Some UK place recently did a segment on this. Basically crook either replaces the faceplate completely on a cash machine or they place a fake faceplate on the card reader which reads your card details and a camera to record PIN.

They then program some other card with a magnetic stripe and then they withdraw money. If you see someone suspiciously hanging around a cash machine, don't use it. Even if you just saw someone else use it fine. Also never lend people your cellphone, especially to some hot girl.