ATMsafe offers safety and security tips for using ATMs in countries around the world. Safety and security tips are provided in numerous languages.

ATMSafe North America, llc and ATMSafe, Latin America, sa provide a unique consumer oriented insurance benefit which helps consumers who are robbed at an ATM. ATM robberies are a growing problem during the holiday and shopping season. Consumers need to be cautious during the holidays when using ATMs.

Napa, CA (PRWEB) December 14, 2003 --ATMSafe North America, llc and ATMSafe, Latin America, sa provide a unique consumer oriented insurance benefit which helps consumers who are robbed at an ATM. ATM robberies are a growing problem during the holiday and shopping season. Consumers need to be cautious during the holidays when using ATMs.

Safety Tips: Ten ways to protect yourself at the ATM
•   Be prepared to use the machine. Have your card ready and deposits prepared, so you can complete your transaction quickly.
•   Be aware of your surroundings. If the lights at the site are not operating properly or there is overgrown shrubbery, do not approach the ATM.
•   Do not let others observe you input your PIN number at the ATM.
•   Do not choose an obvious PIN like your date of birth or Social Security Number.
•   Wait until you are in the car with the doors locked before counting your money.
Keep your wallet or cash out of the view of others.
•   While using a drive-up ATM, make sure all doors are locked, passenger windows are rolled up, and the engine is running.
•   Never approach an ATM if you see suspicious people near the machine, or if you have any doubts or fears for your safety. If you become suspicious while conducting a transaction, cancel the transaction and find another ATM.
•   When possible bring someone with you to use the ATM.
Do not regularly use an ATM that is not protected by security cameras.

The ATMSafe website (www.ATMsafe.com ) offer consumer safety tips in English, Spanish, German, and Portuguese. ATMsafe is an enhancement program designed for ATM cards, debit, and credit cards and other ATM related actives. ATMSafe is available in over twenty countries.

Market research conducted indicated an extraordinary customer acceptance of ATMsafe and its benefits. When asked about the product concept and benefit structure, over 75% of respondents indicated they would purchase the coverage. Over 4 million individuals are now insured against ATM robberies.

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