To combat an increase in ATM fraud from skimmer devices, cash machine makers have been outfitting ATMs with a variety of anti-skimming technologies. In many cases, these anti-skimming tools take the shape of green or blue semi-transparent plastic casings that protrude from the card acceptance slot to prevent would-be thieves from easily attaching skimmers.
But in a surprising number of incidents, skimmer scammers have simply crafted their creations to look exactly like the anti-skimming devices.
A representative from the Garda declined to discuss the skimming photos, saying that for legal reasons they were unable to comment on ongoing court cases. But a source close to the investigation said identical skimmers have been found attached to ATMs across the country.
