Lebanese Loop - Precautions Cardholders Can Take Against The Lebanese Loop

Precautions Cardholders Can Take Against The Lebanese Loop

There are a number of methods which cardholders can use to help prevent themselves from falling victim to Lebanese loop-type scams:

• Always carefully shield the keypad when entering your PIN;
• Do not use an ATM if people are hovering around it (especially if they do not move after being asked);
• Do not use ATMs that appear out of the ordinary (e.g. have unusual instructions posted);
• Do not enter your PIN more than twice (to prevent your card from being taken). If necessary, use a different machine or consult your bank directly if possible.
• Do not take advice from "helpful" strangers that happen to be standing near an ATM (e.g. they suggest that you enter your PIN multiple times).