Good to know, if true

[vided]

 

[Bob Denman]

:dontknow: Is there a way to verify this? :dontknow:
(Short of hanging up a bunch of money in the machine, and having your picture taken! :yikes

EDIT: It might exist; but it needs to have the bugs worked out of it yet...

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ATM_SafetyPIN_software

 

[pegasus1300]

Diebold, a manufacturer of ATMs, states on their website that no such emergency alerting system is currently in use. They cite an article in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch which claims bankers oppose the reverse-PIN system out of concerns that "ATM users might hesitate or fumble while trying to enter their PINs backwards under duress, possibly increasing the chances of violence." Diebold further states that they would be willing to support such technology if their customers (presumably banks) request it.[SUP][11]

from Wikipedea. According to the entire article this is not currently in use anywhere except maybe Illinois. Doesn't sound like this is anything useful.[/SUP]

 

[Chupaca]

Well....

I have seen this mentioned before but have not seen any confirmation that it does exsist. If it does the crook will know it as well....:banghead::banghead:

 

[Bob Denman]

I like the idea of it...
But what if your P.I.N. is something like "0000"? :dontknow:
Typing that in backwards is going to pose a problem!

 

[JerryB]

Hi Gene,

Re: mentioned before

From the link: " . . . an e-mail chain letterhoax circulated that claimed a reverse PIN duress code system is in place . . . "

As I mentioned in another thread, urban myths have a life of their own.

:banghead:

Jerry Baumchen

 

[jerpinoy]

Just watch yourself but if this is true it will be nice.

 

[vided]

I read it on FB, it's got to be on the level :sour::sour:

 

[wyliec]

Diebold, a manufacturer of ATMs, states on their website that no such emergency alerting system is currently in use. They cite an article in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch which claims bankers oppose the reverse-PIN system out of concerns that "ATM users might hesitate or fumble while trying to enter their PINs backwards under duress, possibly increasing the chances of violence." Diebold further states that they would be willing to support such technology if their customers (presumably banks) request it.[SUP][11]

from Wikipedea. According to the entire article this is not currently in use anywhere except maybe Illinois. Doesn't sound like this is anything useful.[/SUP]

You realize in wikipedia that you can go into it and make changes to say whatever you want. I did it before for a member here, and then after he read it, I changed it back.

 

[pegasus1300]

You realize in wikipedia that you can go into it and make changes to say whatever you want. I did it before for a member here, and then after he read it, I changed it back.

Yes however this is labeled as hoax in other places as well. However if you have a good relationship with you bank call them and ask them. I did and doesn't exist,it's a hoax.

 

[Ron2andia]

Would be a great thing though!

 

[PrairieSpyder]

Since I don't know if it's true or not, if I get mugged at an ATM I'll try it and see if it works. If it doesn't, I'll just say I was too flustered and fat-fingered my PIN and do it again with the correct PIN. Either that or I'll just shoot the perp!

 

[ARtraveler]

Another way to get shot or hurt by a perp who just got a whole lot madder. I would pass on this--if I could remember to do it anyway. :thumbup:

 

[Brettssunshine]

Best thing is to not put yourself in that situation. Go to an ATM inside of a Sheetz/Turkey Hill/etc. or go to a drive-up ATM and keep your gun on your lap. You just have to always be on alert and aware of your surroundings.

 

[Bob Denman]

You just have to always be on alert and aware of your surroundings.

:agree:

 

[gkamer]

I don't think so.

The ATM will know that PIN number is not associated with that account and simply refuse the transaction. Besides what is going to happen with someone with the legitimate PIN of 4321 tries to use the ATM?

 

[gkamer]

Get out of my head

or go to a drive-up ATM and keep your gun on your lap. You just have to always be on alert and aware of your surroundings.

That's exactly what I do. It's surprising how comforting the weight of a S/W M&P 40 feels, especially in the dark at night

 

[safecracker]

Hello everyone. I work for Diebold. Have for over 30 years. Your pin number only works one way. The way you set up your pin. Any other way can lock your account up. Example, enter pin wrong 3 times and your account will be locked until you call your bank. If the atm.has a motorized card reader you will also loose your card. All key strokes on the keyboard are encrypted. Latest generation of atms are using spear communications between devices. All.communications is encrypted.

 

[Brettssunshine]

That's exactly what I do. It's surprising how comforting the weight of a S/W M&P 40 feels, especially in the dark at night

I have a S/W M&P 9c with laser grip.