[article] Commuters warned over card skimming

[Mark Gleeson]

Commuters have been warned to be vigilant when using public transport ticket machines after a number of case of card skimming activity were reported.

The Irish Payment Services Organisation said the Garda Bureau of Fraud Investigation was looking into recent cases involving ticket vending machines at Dart stations in Booterstown and Dún Laoghaire.

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The design of the card reader on the TVM's is already hardened against this kind of attack. The front of the card reader should be completely flush with the ticket machine

If you see any indications of interference, notify staff or gardai