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Two men have been arrested after a skimming device was reportedly found on a cash machine at a Leicestershire supermarket. Police received a report just before 5pm yesterday (Wednesday, June

4) that a device had been placed on a machine at Asda in Barwell Road, Hinckley.

The Leicestershire force said today (Thursday, June 5) that two men, aged 55 and 45, had been arrested on suspicion of theft, "including theft by finding". Police tape was seen on the

machines yesterday evening, and a police car was present nearby.

A spokesperson for the force told LeicestershireLive this morning that the two arrested men remained in police custody.

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Police said in a statement: "Just before 5pm yesterday (Wednesday 4 June), a report was received that a skimming device had been placed on the machine. Two men aged 55 and 45 were

subsequently arrested on suspicion of theft including theft by finding."

The most common scams are card entrapment—where a device prevents your card from ejecting—and card skimming, which copies card details. Fraudsters also try to steal PINs by watching users or

using hidden cameras.

How to protect yourself:

This will protect your PIN from anyone who might be looking over your shoulder, and also help to keep your PIN safe if a fraudster has set up a hidden camera to film the keypad. Stay alert

and put your personal safety first. If someone is crowding or watching you, cancel the transaction and alert a member of staff. Do not accept help from seemingly well-meaning strangers and

never allow yourself to be distracted. Have your card company's 24 hour contact number stored in your mobile phone. If your card is retained, stay at the ATM and contact your bank

immediately. If you spot anything unusual about the machine, or there are signs of tampering, do not use it. If you think you have been a victim of fraud, you should contact your bank

immediately.

Source: Action Fraud UK

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