Security at bank ATMs

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At present scenario, with the rise in robberies and break in it has become important to install proper security systems at office as well as at home premises. Even ATMs where daily people come to withdraw or deposit cash are not safe because most of the robbers keep their eyes on places where money transactions are more on daily basis. Even though security guards are there to protect the banks and ATMs but still we come across with the news of customer making withdrawals being attacked or the entire ATM machine itself being stolen.

In many areas of the world, ATM-related crimes including robbery, fraud, vandalism and even theft of the entire machines in smash and grab raids, have become increasingly common. Customers making withdrawals, retailers making deposits and even the machines themselves can be at risk without proper security.

In Bank ATMs, It has become a necessity for Banks to safeguard the ATM and its users. One of the effective ways is specialized CCTV Surveillance Solution designed specifically for the Bank ATM. A CCTV system in the Bank ATM acts like a deterrent to criminals and provide evidence in post incidence investigations. Digitals India offers a specialized surveillance for On-site and Off-site Bank ATM. These ATM Surveillance solutions have been widely accepted by top nationalized banks of India. 

Benefits of ATM surveillance system:

Prevent hold ups and violent confrontations:

 

The presence of security cameras can enhance the level of safety around an ATM, making it less likely that customers will be confronted by threatening criminals looking to swipe their cards or cash.

Deter ATM skimming:

 

Skimming involves the use of special devices to record information from magnetic stripes on bank cards. ATM security cameras can spot and stop a potential skimming operation before it starts.

Prevent hidden camera use:

 

Some criminals have been known to steel ATM pin numbers by using small hidden cameras. A proper video surveillance system will detect such an operation by spotting suspicious activity and hidden camera installation as it happens.

Digital storage:

 

IP-basedsecurity cameras enable the user to store and back-up footage digitally on hard drives or servers. This allows for more footage to be archived while also providing advanced search capabilities.

Criminal investigation:

 

IP network cameras can provide valuable visual evidence of crimes involving cash machines. Searching through digital footage for specific times and dates is typically a smooth and painless process. Some ATMs are left unattended for long periods of time. In such cases, archived footage can prove invaluable when an incident is reported.