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Fraudsters Target Flintshire Cash Machine (18 November 2011)

Date: 18/11/2011
Duncan Lewis, Legal News Solicitors, Fraudsters Target Flintshire Cash Machine

Fraudsters have targeted a cash machine on a busy Flintshire high street, in an attempt to clone debit cards. Flint councillor, Alex Aldridge, claimed that some residents in the North Wales town have experienced losses totalling hundreds of pounds following using the NatWest cash machine. Councillor Aldridge has told of how there may have been around 30 fraudulent withdrawals because of the actions of the cash point con artists.

A NatWest spokesperson said that the company was unable to determine the number of individuals who have been affected by the scam but added that it would be a “very small percentage” of cash point users. The spokesperson confirmed that staff at the branch was dealing with affected customers. He added that the ATM had been subject to an investigation but was now in full working order.

The spokesperson claimed that the device used to clone customers’ cards was likely to have been present outside of working hours, as branch staff regularly checked the machine during working hours. He maintained that NatWest takes cases of fraud extremely seriously and ensures that stringent processes are in place to review and identify any potential fraudulent activity in order to protect their customers. Anyone who suspects that they have been a victim of fraudulent activity following use of the cash machine should promptly inform the police and the bank that has issued their card.

Duncan Lewis’ criminal law department regularly represents clients who have been accused of fraudulent activities. The criminal law solicitors pride themselves on providing an effective service time and time again.

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