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Safety precautions for the use of
automated teller machines

REMEMBER THERE IS SAFETY IN NUMBERS. WHENEVER POSSIBLE,
HAVE ANOTHER PERSON ACCOMPANY YOU WHEN TRANSACTING BUSINESS ON AN AUTOMATED TELLER MACHINE.

1) Observe the surroundings:
Before approaching any automated teller machine ("ATM"), be
alert for any suspicious persons or circumstances. Should you
observe suspicious persons or circumstances or otherwise feel
uneasy or uncomfortable with your surroundings, leave the area
immediately. Do not use the ATM. Come back at a later or more appropriate time or use an ATM at another location. Report any suspicious person to law enforcement authorities.

2) Be Ready To Transact Business:
Before approaching any ATM, have your ATM card and any
other paper work necessary for your particular transaction
ready and in your hand. Having to retrieve these items
from a purse or wallet is time consuming and allows a potential
thief easier access to your valuables. By being ready to transact business before approaching the ATM, your transaction becomes quicker and safer.

3) Be courteous to other users:
When approaching an ATM which is then in current use, do
not stand directly behind the person using the machine.
An adequate distance will allow the person currently
using the machine to conduct their transaction securely,
privately, and confidentially.

4) Remain observant while using the ATM:
While transacting business at the ATM, continue to observe
your surroundings. Be careful not to disclose or otherwise
reveal your personal identification number ("PIN") to others
while using the ATM. Never begin a transaction when strangers
have a clear view of the ATM keyboard. Use your body to
shield the ATM keyboard as you access the machine. This
will allow you to access the machine without disclosing or
revealing your pin. You should check your surroundings every
few seconds while actually using the ATM. Should you observe
any suspicious persons or circumstances terminate your
transaction immediately, leave the area and contact law
enforcement authorities

5) Leave Quickly:
Upon competing your transaction, retrieving your card and
receiving your receipt, immediately leave the ATM area.
Do not count or otherwise visually expose any money received
from the ATM. Continue to observe your surroundings for any suspicious persons or circumstances such as anyone following
or approaching you. Always maintain a safe distance between
you and any stranger. If you believe that you are being followed
you should go to the nearest place where there are people
and contact law enforcement authorities.

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