Skimmer Device Located on a Local ATM

On November 20th, an ATM service technician located a skimmer device and a pinhole camera at the South Shore Center Bank of America. The technician informed officers the machines were inspected on November 18th and the devices were not present. Alameda Police Officers are working with Bank of America to review security footage to identify the person(s) who installed these devices.

We encourage the community to review their banking statements. If you believe your account was compromised, contact your banking institution and file a report here. 

Skimmer devices can be hard to detect. The safest alternative is to arrange for transactions to be made in person. Never use an ATM that appears damaged or altered. Always cover the keypad with your hand when you enter your PIN. EDD cards typically do not have an EMV security chip, making it easier for the devices to obtain account information embedded on the magnetic strip. If using an EDD card, consider transferring EDD funds into an account with an EMV-chipped card.