Money
Card skimming
In Turkish: Kart kopyalama (skimming)
A hidden device on an ATM or card reader that copies card data, often with a tiny camera to catch your PIN.
A skimmer is fitted over the real card slot or a payment terminal. It reads the card as you use it, and a camera or a fake keypad records the PIN. The data is then used to make a copy or to pay online.
Bank apps that notify you of every transaction and let you switch off online or abroad use help you spot misuse fast.
What to do
- Cover the keypad with your hand when you enter your PIN.
- Look at the card slot: if anything is loose, bulky or oddly placed, use another machine and tell the bank.
- Turn on transaction notifications in your bank app.