Big ATM Machine problems in Las Vegas

[IluvVegas]

According to the latest report, several people in Las Vegas have tried to take cash from ATM machines and the machines made all the proper noises, and even debited the peoples accounts, but gave no one any money.

The hotel where this happened did put up a sign on the offending ATM machine saying that the machine was out of order. These problems with the ATM Machine happened at
Rio All Suite Hotel and Casino.

One way these scams are done is for people to hook a device that gets the customers pin number and other records that are stored on the magnetic strip on the cards, then later clone that card for their own use.

Chris Paget, who runs a Hardware Security Consulting Company has sent an email to the FBI about what is happening with these machines. This problem is also being investigated by the US Secret Service.

Paget also said,

it is possible that the machines have been infected with malware. The program could be directing the machines not to dispense cash, which then is picked up by an insider in on the scam, he said. But it's too early to tell.

Earlier in the week, at the Riviera Hotel, it was noticed that there was a bogus ATM machine in the lobby and when a flashlight was shined in the screen, it was noticed that there was a PC behind the screen. It was removed from the hotel by law enforcement agents.

So, when in Vegas, be very careful what ATM machines you use to get money. Perhaps a taxi ride to a local bank to use their ATM machine would be well worth your time and effort.

[Eyeofngt]

This is happening in lots of places not just casinos!! What people think of amazes me. I readan article the other day about the same thing plus, they are doing it when you use your key pad on your keychain to lock your car when you get out of it and then lock it.

They have a machine that picks up the code from the keypad and use it to steal your car when you are gone. So I lock mine now from inside car on door. I do not use my keypad to lock it anymore.

Why can't people use their talents to help people instead of theft?

[vegasnut]

Originally Posted by IluvVegas

So, when in Vegas, be very careful what ATM machines you use to get money. Perhaps a taxi ride to a local bank to use their ATM machine would be well worth your time and effort.

Or make sure you use the Casino's ATM's, you can tell which they are...for example at the Venetian, they are grouped together with the ticket cash machines, all in a group on the corners.

be careful of the ATM's out on there own.

[VegasLover]

Man!

The ATM was the only machine I could win on every time! I put in my card and TADA I got money!!

Now they have taken that away too -

Seriously though, like vegasnut said, stick with the casino ATM's and you will have some sort of recourse to get money back. If you do have a bank in the area, I guess that would be the absolute best way but the casinos want you to have money so they are more than willing to help .

[VegasLuvsMe]

Originally Posted by VegasLover

Man!

The ATM was the only machine I could win on every time! I put in my card and TADA I got money!!

Now they have taken that away too -

That's a good one VegasLover. Made me laugh.

I've had this happen to me at a bank atm in the middle of a store's parking lot a couple of times.

I use to get money out of it all of the time, and then one day it spat out my receipt and no cash!

I called my bank directly across from the atm to let the bank know which atm had just decided not to give me cash.

A person who came up behind me got their money though.

My no-cash withdrawal was later credited to my account.

It happened again though at the same atm machine and at a later date, so my bank credited me one more time and sent me a new bank card.

The new bank card fixed the problem.

[vegasnut]

Originally Posted by VegasLover

Man!

The ATM was the only machine I could win on every time! I put in my card and TADA I got money!!

Now they have taken that away too -

ROFLMAO!!!!!! never thought of it like that!!!

[vegasrocks]

Wow, it is scary to think that this could happen to you. But it certainly could. Nothing is really safe anymore I don't think. Scammers are always one step ahead. Follow the good advise posted above, go to a bank to get your cash!

[nutforslots]

Ok the latest report is that the machines in question have recently had a change in technology platforms.

Gaming execs also stated that a recent report that hackers had gotten into the machines is incorrect.

They are saying that if you are one of the persons who used one of the machines and did not get your money that you call a phone number.

To see this number and the rest of the explanation to the problem go to the link below. I hope that you all get you money back and quickly.

ATM mishap.