Man accused of using device to steal data from ATM users
BELMONT, Calif. (BCN) — A Seattle man has been arrested in Belmont on suspicion of tampering with an ATM in Belmont, Belmont Police said in a statement Friday.
A Bank of America technician discovered one of the ATMs had a skimming device and a camera nearby. According to the FBI, a skimming device is one of the pieces of technology attached to his ATMs that steal data such as a user’s girlfriend’s PIN.
Belmont Police monitored the ATM on December 31, 2022 and arrested Nicolae Diaconu, 29. He is also charged with resisting a peace officer.
Belmont police are continuing to investigate the crime and believe other suspects are involved.
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Police say if a machine asks for more information than usual, such as the CVC code on the back of an ATM card, it could be a sign of tampering.
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