Staying Alert for the Newest Threat When Depositing Checks at the ATM
ATMs are a convenient way for many individuals to perform quick transaction -- from withdrawing quick cash to depositing paper checks into their accounts. However, as many in the industry know, there are inherent risks when it comes to ATMs, including:
A New Threat to Watch Out For?
It pays to be alert and flexible, however -- just when you think you have a grip on the situation -- a brand new threat appears...
According to BoingBoing:
Usually it's a thief one might look out for when withdrawing cash from an ATM. But one man in India dealt with another kind of aggressive trespasser when he stepped into an ATM enclosure Monday morning, only to have his life threatened by a wild boar.
The article notes that the gentleman did suffer minor injuries and was treated at a local hospital. Unfortunately, there is no additional information on the state of the wild boar or if the gentleman ever finished his transaction...
We can likely add wild beasts to the the list of risks while utilizing ATMs now! It appears that if you're looking to deposit paper checks, it is safer to do so at the local branch or via your banking app's mobile remote deposit capture (mRDC).
All jokes aside, the holiday season is known to trigger fraudsters, who step up their scams and schemes. It's crucial for FIs to make sure they are communicating with their customers to ensure they do not become a victim this holiday season.
We wish everyone a happy -- and wild boar-free -- holiday.