Fraud warning after devices placed on cash machines

Saturday, 25 February 2023 20:40

By Alexander Chadwick @thisisyo1

Police are warning members of the public about fraudulent devices attached to cash machines.

On the night of Thursday 23 February 2023, three cash machines in Northallerton were found to have had devices placed on them.

The devices collected withdrawn money, making it look like the machine was not working. They had been painted, and were designed to look like cash dispenser slots, making them hard to identify as fraudulent.

As part of ongoing enquiries, North Yorkshire Police are appealing for anyone who noticed suspicious activity around cash machines in Northallerton to get in touch. Please call 101, quoting reference 11230034273.

Please remain vigilant when using cash machines, and report any suspicious activity or similar incidents to the police.

North Yorkshire Police, Appeals

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