We were contacted this evening by phone, it was an automated voice system claiming to be from Ulster Bank, I was sure it was a spoof and so I checked the number, turned out it was a genuine attempt to reach us, my wife in particular.
Turns out she used her Ulster Bank ATM card yesterday in an ATM at UB Dalkey, they have confirmed ( somehow ) that her card has been skimmed, we verified recent transactions and the card has not been used, the card was cancelled, what is interesting is that yesterday Mrs Palerider put her purse over the keypad when inputting her pin, that in my view saved the card from being used, saved the bank some money and ensured the Crims ploy did not work on her card at least.
Honest Joe 1 Criminals 0
A little reminder to pass on, cover that pin number, it could happen to you too....
Turns out she used her Ulster Bank ATM card yesterday in an ATM at UB Dalkey, they have confirmed ( somehow ) that her card has been skimmed, we verified recent transactions and the card has not been used, the card was cancelled, what is interesting is that yesterday Mrs Palerider put her purse over the keypad when inputting her pin, that in my view saved the card from being used, saved the bank some money and ensured the Crims ploy did not work on her card at least.
Honest Joe 1 Criminals 0
A little reminder to pass on, cover that pin number, it could happen to you too....