Pick a Safe Location
• Use only ATMs in well-lighted, high-traffic areas.
• ATMs inside supermarkets or shopping malls are
considered safer.
• Don't use ATMs that are remote or hidden such as
being located behind buildings, behind pillars, walls,
or away from public view.
• Beware of obvious hiding places like shrubbery or
overgrown trees.
• Get a list of ATM locations from your bank and keep
it in your car. So, if the first one you come across
does not appear safe, you have a list of alternative
sites.
• A Limit your use of ATMS to daylight hours as much
as possible.
• When you drive up to an ATM location, scan the
area for any suspicious persons. If you see anyone
suspicious that is standing nearby or sitting alone in
a car, drive away.
• When you approach an ATM on foot be prepared
and have your ATM card ready. Memorize your
personal PIN number to prevent loss and speed the
transaction.
• After inserting your card and your PIN number keep
an eye out behind you.
• Never accept an offer to help or request for help
from a suspicious male at the machine.

Be Alert
• When you receive cash from the machine put it
away immediately, extract your card, and walk away.
• If you are confronted by an armed robber, give up
your money without argument. The cash is not worth
serious injury or death. Get to a safe place and call
the 767 or 112 immediately.

Courtesy of the LAGOS STATE SECURITY TRUST FUND