ATM cardholders warned over fraud

BANKCARD holders need to be more vigilant around ATM machines due to the growing use of sophisticated electronic equipment to commit fraud.

The Irish Payments Services Organisation (IPSO), the umbrella body for the payments services of banks and building societies, has urged consumers to exercise more caution when using ATM machines.

It follows an incident in Co Meath last Sunday where gardaí believe they foiled a major fraud operation after they seized hi-tech electronic equipment, including a micro-camera, used to "skim" bank card details.