Skimming Device Found On Brown Line Station ATM In Lincoln Park

CHICAGO, IL — A skimming device was found attached to a cash machine at the Armitage Brown Line station Wednesday evening, police said. A technician discovered the device while servicing an ATM at 944 West Armitage, according to police. The worker reported the problem around 4:30 p.m.

It was unclear how long the device had been on the machine, and no further details were released. No one was in custody.

The Better Business Bureau said skimmers' technology continues to advance, and the devices have become smaller to detect. The devices steal data encoded on the magnetic strips of bank cards, and pinhole cameras capture PIN numbers as they are entered.

The bureau recommends inspecting the ATM to look for anything out of the ordinary, including unusual signage or suspiciously-placed cameras. BBB also recommends covering the keypad with your hand, and changing your PIN periodically.

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