Re: ATM secret codes

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From: Karl Lehenbauer
Date: Tue, 16 Jun 1987 23:55

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In article <-63293659@sneaky>, gordon@sneaky.UUCP writes:
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> Re:  insecurity of choosing your own ATM card secret code number
> 
...various schemes for guessing the four-digit number...

Most ATMs will keep your card after three or four failed attempts to
enter a number.  You'll have to cancel the transaction and reinsert
the card pretty often.  Also, note ominous video camera installed
in many of the machines.

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From: karl@sugar.UUCP (Karl Lehenbauer)
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Subject: Re: ATM secret codes
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Date: Tue, 16-Jun-87 19:55:41 EDT
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Posted: Tue Jun 16 19:55:41 1987
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