Everybody's PIN

mimo2005 · 09-04-2008, 01:10 PM

They're smart! Better change it...
http://www.positiveatheism.org/crt/pin.htm

Oops, They already got my new personal identification number

**Done_Fishin** · 09-04-2008, 01:40 PM

since most pins are 4 numbers and the numbers shown are from 0000 to 9999 isn't it just a little bit obvious that EVERYONE's PIN would be listed ...

Even a blonde should be able to work that one out

mimo2005 · 09-04-2008, 02:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Done_Fishin

since most pins are 4 numbers and the numbers shown are from 0000 to 9999 isn't it just a little bit obvious that EVERYONE's PIN would be listed ...

Even a blonde should be able to work that one out

Doh, everybody knows that , it's called humor.

They got my wifes PIN too! Nobody panic!
I've already alerted the FBI.

My PIN is 7 digits... Take that hackers..

**Der Rabe** · 09-04-2008, 07:26 PM

uh oh goes to change pin

**40sondacurb** · 09-04-2008, 07:36 PM

Won't somebody please think of the children!

**WereBo** · 09-04-2008, 08:12 PM

If they want to steal my overdraft, they're welcome to it

**Jack.Sparrow** · 09-05-2008, 05:42 AM

I have negative numbers in mine

**Done_Fishin** · 09-05-2008, 11:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mimo2005

Doh, everybody knows that , it's called humor.

They got my wifes PIN too! Nobody panic!
I've already alerted the FBI.

My PIN is 7 digits... Take that hackers..

pssstttt !! can you quietly point me to the upgrade program that hacks the numbers so I can stretch an extra few digits

mimo2005 · 09-05-2008, 07:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Done_Fishin

pssstttt !! can you quietly point me to the upgrade program that hacks the numbers so I can stretch an extra few digits

hmmmm.

Mine is * * * *

I don't see that one in there.

Tsunaru · 09-06-2008, 05:30 PM

I didnt know ATMs had shift keys..

**l_b_rex** · 09-10-2008, 09:22 AM

This is a big issue these days. About 2 months ago my brother had $1000 disappear from his account, 4 of his friends as well had $$$ taken from their accounts without knowing. 3 people from my work had it happen aswell and these are just people I know! Many used different banks. none used the same bank machine within the last month atleast and it turns out that 2 guys in Montreal, QC, Canada had rigged some bank machines so when you put in your card the device would scan it and all the info incl. the pin#. The bank said they caught these guys in April and believe they have been doing this for atleast 2 years and are likely selling the cards that they made using the bank card info that was scanned before they go to prison.

2 weeks ago another of my friends had money disappear as well. This time it was withdrawn from a bank machine in Quebec City.

**Done_Fishin** · 09-10-2008, 12:57 PM

the machines are now fitted with anti theft devices . have been for some time .. looks like a green transparent cover at the card entry . Having said that though , my mother (just turned 80) used one some months back that hadn't been modified and was tricked into giving away her pin number by a helpful Samaritan who just happened to be passing. Luckily for her there is a limit on her card and they only got a few hundred pounds using the card which had "jammed" inside the machine and was retrieved afterwards by said Samaritan. All this was caught on camera and the Bank made amends to my mum by refunding her losses ..

look for the machines with the extra green insert that stops the thieves from adding their own and keep the keyboard covered when putting your number. If anything Jams .. don't leave the atm until you have used your mobile to inform and declare the problem with the 24 hour contact service they have .

**Rhort** · 09-11-2008, 02:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Done_Fishin

If anything Jams .. don't leave the atm until you have used your mobile to inform and declare the problem with the 24 hour contact service they have .

Good advice, but the number for this is usually on the back of the card - MAKE A NOTE OF IT NOW!

As soon as you report it, you are not liable for any funds fraudulently withdraw on your card, even if it happens in the next few minutes.

**Done_Fishin** · 09-11-2008, 11:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rhort

Good advice, but the number for this is usually on the back of the card - MAKE A NOTE OF IT NOW!

As soon as you report it, you are not liable for any funds fraudulently withdraw on your card, even if it happens in the next few minutes.

I thought the number was somewhere on the machine display .. but that may vary from bank to bank & country to country .. I know it's on the letter they send you with the card stuck to it .. so good advice that .. write down that number

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Done_Fishin Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Brit living in Greece Posts: 7,526 OS: WinME, WinXP Pro SP3, Win7 Beta, Ubuntu 9.04 & Netbook Remix & CD2USB, Mepis 6.5, Fedora 10 My System	Re: Everybody's PIN since most pins are 4 numbers and the numbers shown are from 0000 to 9999 isn't it just a little bit obvious that EVERYONE's PIN would be listed ... Even a blonde should be able to work that one out __________________ . . I'm not old!! I'm age impaired .. D_F I DON'T PLAY GAMES How to mark your thread as solved HDD DIAG UTILS TSF's Photographer's Corner

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Der Rabe Watching from the shadows Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Currently In Michigan Posts: 1,140 OS: XP Sp3, Vista sp1, 2003 sp2	Re: Everybody's PIN uh oh goes to change pin

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09-06-2008, 05:30 PM	#10 (permalink)
Tsunaru Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 13 OS: Dual-boot XP SP3/Vista 64-bit SP1	Re: Everybody's PIN I didnt know ATMs had shift keys..

09-10-2008, 09:22 AM	#11 (permalink)
l_b_rex The almighty Dr.Tran! Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,106 OS: Vista Home Premium 32 bit	Re: Everybody's PIN This is a big issue these days. About 2 months ago my brother had $1000 disappear from his account, 4 of his friends as well had $$$ taken from their accounts without knowing. 3 people from my work had it happen aswell and these are just people I know! Many used different banks. none used the same bank machine within the last month atleast and it turns out that 2 guys in Montreal, QC, Canada had rigged some bank machines so when you put in your card the device would scan it and all the info incl. the pin#. The bank said they caught these guys in April and believe they have been doing this for atleast 2 years and are likely selling the cards that they made using the bank card info that was scanned before they go to prison. 2 weeks ago another of my friends had money disappear as well. This time it was withdrawn from a bank machine in Quebec City.

09-10-2008, 12:57 PM	#12 (permalink)
Done_Fishin Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Brit living in Greece Posts: 7,526 OS: WinME, WinXP Pro SP3, Win7 Beta, Ubuntu 9.04 & Netbook Remix & CD2USB, Mepis 6.5, Fedora 10 My System	Re: Everybody's PIN the machines are now fitted with anti theft devices . have been for some time .. looks like a green transparent cover at the card entry . Having said that though , my mother (just turned 80) used one some months back that hadn't been modified and was tricked into giving away her pin number by a helpful Samaritan who just happened to be passing. Luckily for her there is a limit on her card and they only got a few hundred pounds using the card which had "jammed" inside the machine and was retrieved afterwards by said Samaritan. All this was caught on camera and the Bank made amends to my mum by refunding her losses .. look for the machines with the extra green insert that stops the thieves from adding their own and keep the keyboard covered when putting your number. If anything Jams .. don't leave the atm until you have used your mobile to inform and declare the problem with the 24 hour contact service they have . __________________ . . I'm not old!! I'm age impaired .. D_F I DON'T PLAY GAMES How to mark your thread as solved HDD DIAG UTILS TSF's Photographer's Corner Last edited by Done_Fishin; 09-11-2008 at 11:15 AM. Reason: fix typo's in text