There's a new reason to have your guard up while withdrawing cash from the ATM.  

It involves gluing shut the bank card entry slot on an ATM, and the use of the microchip "tap" feature to gain access to your account.

Thieves have already been able to use this trick to withdraw thousands of dollars from unsuspecting bank customers at ATM's.

David Tente is executive director of the ATM Industry Association, or ATMIA.

There's a new reason to have your guard up while withdrawing cash from the ATM.  
It involves gluing shut the bank card entry slot on an ATM, and the use of the microchip "tap" feature to gain access to your account.
Thieves have already been able to use this trick to withdraw thousands of dollars from unsuspecting bank customers at ATM's.
David Tente is executive director of the ATM Industry Association, or ATMIA.

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