ATM Danger

[boykinlp]

I have never really thought about this. I very, very rarely use an ATM machine, and when I do, I am always using it from my truck with my head on a swivel. I bet in many places folks are using them at night, on foot, and while intoxicated. That is a recipe for disaster!

Thank goodness this concealed carry hero was driving by at the right time.
Larry

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[sophie]

Never had a reason to use an ATM machine.

 

[alwslate]

I also only use a drive up ATM in a very visible location during the day.

 

[arjay]

Haven't used one in about ten years and I don't think I've used cash in maybe 7 ?
Now if I happened to find a Brinks bag that could change lol

 

[THE PILGRIM]

Used an ATM just the other day.
But it was inside the BX out on Base so I didn't get too tensed up.

 

[Rpg]

I use them regularly. Usually during daytime. Sometimes from the truck, but more commonly from an ATM outside the grocery store.

Certainly bad things can happen at an ATM. That's why we keep our eyes open.

 

[moosedog]

My wife and I have never used one. They are like a mouse trap for the bad guys.
Had a armed robbery of a woman in a parking deck at gun point and the perp left on foot with her purse, cash and ATM card. She said she gave him the wrong PIN number. I found the idiot less than two blocks away in an enclosed ATM booth wondering why it swallowed the bank card.
That was an easy one.

 

[ladder13]

That gun owner would be deposited in Rikers Island forever if he did that in NYC.

I rarely use an ATM, but will occasionally at my bank. I pull up so close to the machine that there is no room for anyone to fit between it and my window. And I look all around while there with my tranny in D.

 

[haywood]

We use them during the winter in Florida. Not so much at home. Usually we find one inside the vestibule of the Bank that is accessible at all hours. My Wife goes in and I stand guard outside with my hand holding my pocket gun in my pants pocket. Any body that has ever come around, has stayed back until we get back in the car. I suppose they figured a lot of people carry in Florida and they don't get to close.

 

[chief38]

I've never even used an ATM. I have never established a pin code either. I do not have a Debit Card either as they are way too easily compromised. Yes, eventually you might get your money back, but it will probably take a while and in the mean time your checking account is wiped out. Whenever I go to my Bank, they ask me if I'd like a debit Card and I smile and say, NO thank you! Never had any need for one.

I use Credit Cards. If a credit card gets compromised, (has happened to me a number of times), I simply call the CC company, explain he issue and they immediately cancel that card and overnight me a new one. Any fraudulent charges are immediately reverse and all is good. To me that's the way to go!

 

[NYlakesider]

I have never used a ATM and hope I never have to. I can get in enough trouble with my credit cards, pocket cash and a blank folded check deep in my wallet. My wife on the other hand goes so often that the machine starts playing her favorite song and the machine blinks welcome Mrs Lakesider as she pulls up.-

In the area I live in we have this one gas station way out in the boonies. The pumps are open 24 hours and many people get gas there after the store is closed. The place is well covered by cameras and the pump area is lit up like day light. That and just about all residents up here are armed. Anyone planing on doing a robbery would be well advised only to hit vechicles with out of state plates.

 

[Smoke]

I've actually never had a problem at an ATM but enough of the experts recommend avoiding them that I just do. I'm also a follower of Dave Ramsey and he (along with several other financial advisers) recommends keeping cash on hand at all times so I really have no need of an ATM anyway.

 

[ISCS Yoda]

That gun owner would be deposited in Rikers Island forever if he did that in NYC.

No doubt about it. Texas is to New York City as day is to night...

I use outdoor ATMs routinely. Driving up close to them is a good idea but there is one that I use, actually more than one, that I can't reach from my window. I literally get out of my car to use these and my head is on a swivel and my handgun is ready to show itself. What I do not do except on exceedingly rare occasions is use one at night.

I understand the concept of keeping cash on hand but when you play as much poker as I do it's not always easy to have all of the cash that you need.

I have always liked Colion Noir - that's a great video.

 

[Muss Muggins]

I've actually never had a problem at an ATM but enough of the experts recommend avoiding them that I just do. I'm also a follower of Dave Ramsey and he (along with several other financial advisers) recommends keeping cash on hand at all times so I really have no need of an ATM anyway.

I agree. I get my walking around money from the ATM. Where do you get yours . . . ?

 

[Truckman]

The ATM at the gun show this weekend was across the aisle from my table...A few people got mad when it wouldn't give them enough money to spend on what they wanted, but I didn't witness any shootouts......Ben

 

[Smoke]

I agree. I get my walking around money from the ATM. Where do you get yours . . . ?

We go in to the bank and make withdrawals.

 

[chief38]

There are only a very few occasions when I actually use cash. Most business (and the Government) no longer promote the use cash and on any given day, my purchases are usually with a credit card. I've even experienced a restaurant saying they no longer accept cash. Legal or not, that's what they are saying.

My feeling is that ATM machines will be culled down as the demand for them diminished. Yes, I still carry cash with me but rarely have to replenish it in my wallet.

 

[Smoke]

Like Chief 38 I very rarely have need of cash. I just don't have that kind of life where I'm out spending money anymore.

I spent more money when I was working because I would stop in convenience stores along my route or there would be vending machines in the buildings I was checking.

Having said that, there is still alternatives to ATMs. I guess I'm lucky or maybe it's because I'm retired and I can go in the middle of the day but the few times that I've gone to my bank to get money there wasn't any line to speak of and I was in and out of the bank in 10 minutes.

We generally get our groceries delivered but since they always screw up the bananas I stop at Walmart at least once a week and buy some. When you go to check out they ask you if you want cash back, there's your alternative to an ATM.

I think the government is trying to push us into electronic currency. Maybe not our generation but I'd be willing to bet that our kids or grandkids will see the end of the paper US dollar. Unfortunately they'll also see the rise of the government being able to track EVERYTHING they buy.

 

[Muss Muggins]

We go in to the bank and make withdrawals.

Ever since 2019, my bank's lobby is appointment only. . .

 

[SchemaEnigma]

Ever since 2019, my bank's lobby is appointment only. . .

IMO, your bank's policy is absurd. I'd find a new bank if it was me.

We do use cash a lot. We get our cash directly from the bank. Sometimes using the driveup, sometimes going inside.