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	Attack of the ATM card skimmers

n2sooners

4-8-2009 1:24 AM

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atm, money, scam, theft

n2sooners says:

Be sure to inspect ATMs carefully before using them.

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4-8-2009 2:41 AM

merrie

It's a full-time job staying ahead of the crooks.

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