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Credit card cloning is one of the most well-known scams. But how does it happen? It is thanks to skimming, or the mechanism through which scammers manage to steal sensitive data from our accounts. Skimming can occur both physically through tampering with ATMs and POS terminals, and digitally through criminals inserting malicious code into e-commerce sites. In this video from the series “The mechanisms of scams” we will explain how card cloning occurs through skimming, how to recognize the scam, and what are the most effective methods to protect yourself. 00:00 The ATM scam: what is a skimmer 01:14 How skimming works: tampered devices 02:33 How to recognize it on an ATM 03:26 Digital skimming: how it happens online 05:08 How to defend yourself from the skimmer: useful tips 07:15 What to do if you are a victim of card cloning OUR RECOMMENDED VIDEOS: • How to recognize the credit card scam? • What is a phishing attack and how do... • How is the card cloned? What is t... • Smishing and vishing, how they work and... sources Cherubino #geopop #skimming #truffe