Arrests linked to 'card skimming' at Derry ATMs

Two men have been arrested on suspicion of fraud offences linked to ;card skimming’ incidents in Derry.

The pair were detained in Omagh on yesterday and are being questioned in connection with the placing of skimming devices on ATM machines across counties Derry, Down, Fermanagh, Tyrone, Armagh, Detective Inspector Colin Patterson said the devices (similar to the one pictured) largely consisted of a card reader and miniature camera. He added: “WThese instruments are tiny and can be easily missed by unsuspecting members of the public. “I would encourage anyone using ATMs to take a good look at the machine prior to entering your card just to satisfy yourself that there are no issues. “Anyone who suspects they may have had their details ‘skimmed’ can contact police on 101.”