Re: ATM's - A Heads Up

There is a brand new ATM inside Banamex up against the wall beside their 3 older ATMs. With my iPhone's Bluetooth function I detected a signal that should not not be emanating from any ATM. I will NOT use their newest machine that is different from their other 3 older machines, and I urge you all to check with your smart phones every time you use an ATM anywhere. They should NOT be emanating Bluetooth signals PERIOD.

HEADS UP - IF YOU USE ATMs READ THIS

I don't have an iPhone or a smart phone, are there any other ways to detect the Bluetooth in an ATM? I'm coming in February for a month and am now considering bringing extra money with me.

Please let us know who you notified except the handful that are reading this, ie govt agencies. Like to know that it is being handled and that all the ATMs will be checked during our big tourist season.

We appreciate your heads up.

So what was the identifier, name or code for the signal you picked up? That would be very helpful.........as many of these skimmer signal names are already identified elsewhere on the internet.

So what was the identifier, name or code for the signal you picked up? That would be very helpful.........as many of these skimmer signal names are already identified elsewhere on the

I didn't save the name or code of the signal because it doesn't matter. NO signal should be emanating from the ATM and obviously they can be changed.

We use a I Pod Touch
Turned on Bluetooth, the only signal we had at Commercial was from a Smart TV

http://krebsonsecurity.com/2015/09/tracking-a-bluetooth-skimmer-gang-in-mexico/

Interesting

Rob, Many thanks for bringing this to our attention, good work.

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Any problems with skimmers noted using the inside Scotia Bank ATM? This is our home bank and we have used it extensively in the past, using the Banamex only when Scotia was down.
We will not be traveling with a cell phone.
Thanks.

Any problems with skimmers noted using the inside Scotia Bank ATM? This is our home bank and we have used it extensively in the past, using the Banamex only when Scotia was down.
We will not be traveling with a cell phone.
Thanks.

It behooves folks to have a way to detect compromised ATMs instead of relying on others to detect them. A smart phone is simply a handy if not essential tool in today's world. An ATM that was clean last week may be compromised next week. It appears the mafia puts pressure on the ATM technicians themselves. I would imagine they use the old plata o plomo technique to co-opt people who would otherwise be trustworthy.

Are cards with chips immune from having this happen?

Are cards with chips immune from having this happen?

No, Sandy. I highly recommend reading the article I linked in my original post on this subject.

Things can change, but the Scotia Bank in Centro had no such signals this afternoon. We were walking by and checked it so we could report here....and we continue to use Intercam in Ixtapa with great results.

Where is Intercam in Ixtapa?

across the parking lot from bancomer.
from the blvrd behind farmacia similares on the corner about 1 block

Thanks so much for taking the time to check and post.
11 days!

Hello: To clarify, it does not have to be a SMART phone. Our ancient $10 flip phone can get bluetooth signals. We accessed it on our Tracfone by going to settings, then connection and then bluetooth, then search new devices. Our Tracfone does not allow for phone calls from Mexico, but it will still pick up bluetooth signals anyway if there are any. Just about any old cell phone will have bluetooth in it but it may be hard to find it within the phone. Hope this information helps. A big thank you to Rob and others for their helpful information.