Plan Your ATM Visits

[Old cop]

When we go to an AMT my wife operates the machine while I keep an eye on things. Around 11 AM today we executed our regular plan when a young guy approached me, but looking up he saw my wife and started her way. I got out of the car, told him to leave her alone & he quickly walked away. My LCP was in a pocket holster w/a spare mag in my off pocket but thank goodness I didn’t need it. We went in the bank afterward and they called the police.

The point of all this is never become lax in your daily travels, especially around an ATM.

 

[robertrwalsh]

Situational awareness is important. Having somebody watching your six is very handy indeed. Good job.

 

[haywood]

That’s how the wife and I handle ATM’s. She withdraws and I keep a look out. Mostly be cause I always carry and I’m technically challenged and screw up at the ATM.

 

[murphydog]

As the saying goes, an ounce of prevention is worth more than 665 grains of cure.

 

[arjay]

I do everything digitally now. The only time I visited the bank was to open the acct. Crime is everywhere.

 

[ladder13]

I get cash directly from the inside teller if needed, but 99% use my CC.

 

[VaTom]

Great advice. When travelling especially overseas my wife takes a lot of photos. I keep the lookout. Lots of pick pockets and street crimes in some of the larger European cities.

 

[Old cop]

I get cash directly from the inside teller if needed, but 99% use my CC.

I believe we’re going that route in the future, it’s a lot safer.

 

[haywood]

If it’s only a couple hundred my wife uses the ATM. If we go for a large amount or if I have to get cash it’s the inside Teller. Children and Ladies can’t be within hearing distance if I had to use the ATM.

 

[pharmer]

Have never, will never use an ATM. The teller MIGHT make a mistake, remedied on the spot. A machine; outside? Nope. We're all going cashless before 2030, "social status monitoring" will make digitality complete. Joe

 

[Hair Trigger]

The closest ATM to me is in the city PD's parking lot. I still lock the doors and mine is the only window that's down and pull as close to the machine as I can (it's a drive up). My carry is in my lap while I'm punching buttons. If I go to an ATM where I have to get out, my carry is in my waistband in front of me. I'm looking around the whole time I'm there.

 

[Greyman50]

Our CU has drive up ATMs where if one Knows How To Drive there is about 12 Inches between vehicle and ATM, keep in mind the long front of vehicle and long rear end there is virtually no way some scum bag could get to you. Also remember one could just “ run over them” . Plus the CU has cameras all around. We have zero issues. Some times we go inside just to say hi to some we know fairly well.

 

[THE PILGRIM]

I usually go to the ATM inside the Base BX.
Recently was there on a Sunday.
Not many folks there.
Then I noticed Them!
Where’s Paul Revere when you need him?
Redcoats everywhere!
Actually RAF Folks in Fatigues.
I chatted with a Young Lady who told me she was an Aircraft Tech.
And they were here on an Exercise.
I told her that I hope you enjoy your stay and have a great Exercise!

 

[Smoke]

I don't remember the last time I went to an ATM. They call them Watering Holes for a reason.

 

[Mike SC Hunter]

I do everything digitally now. The only time I visited the bank was to open the acct. Crime is everywhere.

Crime is online too...............

 

[S-W4EVER]

FWIW, when I was on the job at a small city PD, straight nights I used to watch the ATM’s in the shadows (as best as I could) to prevent robberies. I never caught any ATM robbers but I don’t remember any ATM robberies either.

 

[Smoke]

FWIW, when I was on the job at a small city PD, straight nights I used to watch the ATM’s in the shadows (as best as I could) to prevent robberies. I never caught any ATM robbers but I don’t remember any ATM robberies either.

Do you mean people trying to break into ATMs or mugging people using ATMS?

 

[LVSteve]

I usually go to the ATM inside the Base BX.
Recently was there on a Sunday.
Not many folks there.
Then I noticed Them!
Where’s Paul Revere when you need him?
Redcoats everywhere!
Actually RAF Folks in Fatigues.
I chatted with a Young Lady who told me she was an Aircraft Tech.
And they were here on an Exercise.
I told her that I hope you enjoy your stay and have a great Exercise!

I wonder if they have moved over here. Red Flag is in full swing.

 

[Echo40]

The ATM I use most often is literally across the street from a Police Department in clear view, only a fool would try to rob someone there, and I always have someone watching my back as I make transactions regardless, so I'm safe.

 

[S-W4EVER]

Do you mean people trying to break into ATMs or mugging people using ATMS?

I wanted to protect the people. A lot of armed citizens in this town so the crime rate is relatively low. Nonetheless, since I came in-service at 1600 hrs. I made it a point to watch the banks and credit unions at the beginning of my shift (F-S-S-M). This policy actually paid off one Friday afternoon when I arrived seven seconds after multiple alarms were tripped, but that’s another story...