Santander Machine Warning

The police have issued a warning against using Santander cash machines in Lancashire and parts of Cheshire over fears that they have been compromised.

21:00 04 April 2016

The police have confirmed receiving reports of issues with Santander’s ATMs in Lancashire and parts of Cheshire. The warning follows reports of suspicious devices on the bank’s machine across the county last week.

 

Police are concerned that the said machines were targeted by criminals in an attempt to steal card details and cash. Members of the public who have lost money are urged to contact the bank.

 

A spokeswoman for the bank confirmed that five cash machines had been tampered with, which were immediately shut down at the request of the police. She added that no customers have reported being defrauded.

 

She said: "Santander was contacted this weekend by police, who requested that 5 ATM machines in the North West and Lancashire area be shut down due to potential criminal activity and vandalism.

 

"The 5 ATMs in question were shut down immediately.

 

"The Santander ATM network remains fully operational and we are assisting the police with their enquiries in relation to the 5 ATMs in the Lancashire area.

 

"Customers are always advised to remain vigilant and if concerned about any other ATM machines, they should contact the police immediately and not use them."