Joy Adalia
ATM skimming is a serious issue, especially since the culprits can easily drain your account without your knowledge. ATM cards are copied using a skimmer and the fake cards are then used to withdraw cash from the victims’ accounts.
Netizen Jayvi Vilar lost all the money in his account because of ATM skimming. He shared a screenshot of recent transactions on his BDO account, showing withdrawals amounting to over Php31,400 and service charges worth Php22 (at Php11 each).
Vilar revealed that he used the machine inside the BDO Picadilly Star branch at Bonifacio Global City (BGC) in Taguig, Metro Manila. He did not expect that his account would be skimmed because the machine was located inside the bank premises.
He revealed that the unauthorized withdrawals were made at a Philippine Business Bank (PBB) ATM in Calamba, Laguna at 10 pm on February 19.
He has coordinated with his bank regarding the matter and hopes that the culprit will be apprehended—and, more importantly, that he will be able to get his hard-earned money back.
While there are lots of warnings issued by banks for account holders to be extra vigilant when using ATMs, crooks have become more adept at tampering with the machines that even the ones inside the bank are being used without the employees’ knowledge.
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