NOVEMBER 2007 SAFETY TIP

Tips for High School Students, Parents, Teachers and Staff

ATM Safety

First of all be aware of your surroundings, especially between dusk and dawn. If you notice anything suspicious, such as a security light out or someone loitering nearby, consider coming back later or using another ATM in another location.

• If using the ATM at night, take someone with you.
• Park in a well lit location close as possible to the ATM or use the drive-through.
• At a drive-through ATM, be sure the doors are locked and all the windows are up.
• If you take out cash, put it away immediately; count it later, in private.
• Put your ATM card and receipt away promptly; never leave your receipt at the ATM.
• Keep your PIN secret, do not write it down, and do not share it with anyone you do not trust absolutely. Change your PIN number annually.
• Shield the keypad when entering your PIN to keep it from being stolen.
• Avoid being too regular in your ATM use, do not repeatedly visit the same ATM at the same time, the same day of the week.