Personal Security in Vermont: The ATM
Anyone with a television, radio or CLEARWIRE internet and the like has heard it: crime is on the rise, and while it may seem hopeless, there are still things you can do to help protect yourself.
Let’s take a look at the ATM for example. How many times have you stood in front of this machine and done your transactions without even taking note of your surroundings? The truth of the matter is that a lot of robberies happen right in front of these machines and while security cameras might capture the crime in progress they do little to prevent the act from actually happening.
The first thing you need to remember is proximity. People like to crowd around these things and that can make it easier for a potential criminal to glance over your shoulder at your PIN. In most cases like this, the best bet is to simply avoid them. However, if you really need to use an ATM, try to find one in a populated area; there’s less incentive for foul play with so many witnesses.






