The Raleigh Police Department is requesting public assistance in identifying and locating the suspects seen in the attached surveillance photo. The suspects are thought to be responsible for being involved in placing an ATM “skimmer” at the Cashpoints ATM located at 611 E. Six Forks Road.

ATM Skimmers (as seen in the attached sample photographs) record data from the magnetic strips on the back of financial cards, and that information is used to manufacture counterfeit cards. Together with the PIN information obtained by the hidden camera, suspects use the counterfeit cards to make purchases or withdraw funds from the accounts of victims.

Skimmers and cameras are often left in place for a relatively short period of time and removed before fraud is detected.

To reduce ATM users’ chances of compromising their financial data:

·         Closely examine ATM card slots to make sure nothing appears to be attached to the front of them;

·         Do not use an ATM if the card reader appears to be added on, to fit poorly or to be lose;

·         Avoid device instructions that say things like "Swipe Here First" or “Use This Machine Only;”

·         If something does not look right, use another ATM;

·         Always cover the ATM keypad as you're entering your PIN in case a hidden camera is nearby;

·         Don't accept "help" from anybody at an ATM machine; and,

·         Immediately call the customer service number on the ATM if a machine keeps your card, appears suspicious or does not function properly.

Victims of unauthorized transactions should immediately report the activity to law enforcement and to their financial institution.

Anyone who recognizes the suspects is asked to call the Raleigh Police Department’s Detective Division at (919) 996-3555 or Raleigh CrimeStoppers at (919) 834-HELP. CrimeStoppers pays cash rewards for anonymous tips that help solve cases.