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Such machines are considered relatively safer because they are under continuous security and video surveillance.<\/p>\n<p>Before using an ATM, customers should carefully inspect the card slot and keypad for any unfamiliar devices, added components or unusual objects.<\/p>\n<p>If a suspicious device is found, users should not attempt to remove it themselves. Instead, they should immediately inform the relevant bank.<\/p>\n<p>The ministry also advised customers to cover the keypad with one hand while entering their PIN so that the numbers cannot be seen by nearby people or hidden cameras.<\/p>\n<p>If suspicious individuals are present near an ATM, users are advised to postpone the transaction and use the machine later or choose another location.<\/p>\n<div class=\"fb-background-color\">\n\t\t\t  <div \n\t\t\t  \tclass = \"fb-comments\" \n\t\t\t  \tdata-href = \"https:\/\/eng.dragonmedia.com.np\/?p=21524\"\n\t\t\t  \tdata-numposts = \"10\"\n\t\t\t  \tdata-lazy = \"true\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-colorscheme = \"light\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-order-by = \"time\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-mobile=true>\n\t\t\t  <\/div><\/div>\n\t\t  <style>\n\t\t    .fb-background-color {\n\t\t\t\tbackground: #ffffff !important;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t.fb_iframe_widget_fluid_desktop iframe {\n\t\t\t    width: 100% !important;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t  <\/style>\n\t\t  ","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dragon Media News Desk Russia\u2019s Interior Ministry has urged the public to exercise caution when using ATMs to avoid fraud and bank card-related crimes. 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