Anybody Can Buy And Operate an ATM Machine

This is wrong on so many levels.

Apparently, anybody can buy and operate an ATM machine. It's easier than you think. And, we consumers need to get smarter about recognizing an ATM machine that criminals have tampered with. Watch this video about how a security expert bought an ATM machine on Craig's List:

What do I do? I never use a standalone ATM machine, like those you find in casinos and convenience stores. I always use one of my bank's ATM machines that is located in a secure facility.

If you want to learn more, read this blog post on Information Security Resources. More importantly, write to your elected representatives in Congress and demand consumer protections with ATM regulations.