Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is it true that if you're being forced to take money out of an ATM and you put your PIN in backwards, Police will be alerted to come and help you?
Answer:
No, you need to call 111 in the normal way.
Police advice on personal safety when using an ATM.
For more information on scams and urban myths, see the Ministry of Consumer Affair's Scamwatch website.
