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AN ATM SAFETY GUIDE
Intermediate ESL Level
I.
Pre-reading
Do you keep your money in a bank? Does your bank
have branches? Do you have an ATM card? Do you
know what ATM means?
II.
Vocabulary
unusual
reimbursed
at once
immediately
minimize
flash
unauthorized
suspicious
put away
III.
Reading
If you have an automated teller machine (ATM) card, be alert, cautious and
careful. Follow these ATM safety tips:
BE ALERT
•
Use common sense
Trust your eyes, ears and feelings. Only use ATMs where you feel safe.
•
Stop, look and watch
If you think someone is following you when you use your ATM card,
move quickly to a safe, crowded area. Don’t stay at the machine.
•
Know the ATM
Do not use the ATM if:
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the ATM looks different or
the ATM has any unusual signs.
Contact the bank and report the problem immediately .
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Guard your card
Tell your bank immediately if:
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your ATM card is lost or stolen or
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any unauthorized ATM transactions appear on your account
statements.
You should be fully reimbursed if you notify your bank promptly.
Treat your ATM card like cash. Guard your ATM/debit card as
carefully as cash, checks and credit cards.
BE CAUTIOUS
•
Keep your personal identification number (PIN) a secret
•
Memorize your PIN.
•
Stand between the machine and anyone behind you.
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NEVER tell your PIN to anyone.
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NEVER write it on your card or keep it with the card.
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NEVER let someone else enter it for you.
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Practice safety
1.
At your walk-up ATM:
a.
Minimize time spent at the ATM.
b. Have your card ready to use.
c. While using your card, if anyone or anything seems
suspicious , press cancel and leave immediately.
d. NEVER let a stranger help you at an ATM.
2.
At your drive-up ATM:
a.
Keep your car engine running.
b.
Make sure your doors are locked.
c.
Only open the driver’s window.
d.
If something seems unusual, drive away at once .
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Don’t flash cash
• Put away your money, receipt, card and wallet
right away.
Never walk around with cash in your hand.
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BE CAREFUL
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Protect your purchases
When using an ATM, place your bags and purchases between you and
the machine where you can easily see them.
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Play it safe at night
Choose an ATM that is well lit. There is safety in numbers, so bring
along a friend if you can.
IV.
Post-reading
True or False?
1. T F Write your PIN number on your social security
card so you won’t forget it.
2. T F Never walk around with cash in your hand.
3. T F Don’t shut off your car engine at the drive-up
ATM.
4. T F Take your time at the ATM. There is no hurry.
5. T F To be safe, bring a friend to the drive-up ATM
at night.
6. T F If you have a problem at the ATM, ask another
customer for help.
7. T F If your ATM card is lost, don’t worry because you
may find it soon.
8. T F Make sure your ATM is well lit.
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Choose the correct answer.
1.
If your ATM card is lost or stolen, notify __________
your teacher
your bank
the police
2.
How should you feel at your ATM? __________________
nervous
unhappy
safe
3.
What should you keep secret? __________
phone number
PIN number your address
4.
In your car at the ATM, what should you open? ____________
driver’s window
trunk
door
5.
What should you have ready at the ATM? __________
your purchases
your card
your keys
V.
Activities
If you are working with a tutor or a partner, discuss your answers.
1.
Make a list of what you should be careful about at the ATM.
2.
Write down what your friends and family members do to keep safe
at the ATM.
3.
Do you know anyone who was robbed at the ATM? Look for
newspaper stories about robberies at the ATM.
4.
The next time you use your ATM card, take note of how the
machine looks and where it is.
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