A recent security breach at Citibank ATMs at 7-Eleven stores has some wondering whether ATMs are safe. According to an article from CNNMoney on ATM breaches, you are much safer using an ATM at your bank rather than at a convenience store. Here are some other tips from the article.

- Non-bank ATMs are far more susceptible to theft. There’s less of a chance of skimming (a form of stealing your personal data) at your bank’s local branch, because the bank is videotaping and maintaining that ATM. ATMs at convenience stores are maintained by a third party.

- Change your PIN number regularly and use different PINs for different accounts.

- When shopping, use credit over debit. Your credit card likely has 100% fraud liability, whereas your debit card may not.

- Never use your PIN online under any circumstances. Any prompt to do so is a scam.

- Check your account frequently and report any suspicious activity immediately.

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