Nottinghamshire Police

Where possible use cash points located inside banks or ones located in places where there are plenty of people
If you must use a cash point at night, only use ones located in well-lit, busy locations
If you see someone hanging around the cash point you intend to use, walk away and find an alternative machine or go back later
Before inserting your card check the slot to make sure there is no plastic sleeve inside. Criminals are known to use a sleeve device to retain cards and then pick them up later. If you find one remove it from the machine and hand it to the police
Cover the keyboard with your spare hand while you type in your PIN number to prevent anyone seeing the digits you have entered
Only withdraw the minimum amount of cash you require and put it away immediately
Never keep details of your PIN with your card. If you have trouble remembering your PIN and have to write it down, disguise it by incorporating it into a phone number
Never share your PIN with anyone or ask anyone to withdraw cash on your behalf
If your cards are stolen you should report the theft to your bank or credit card company as soon as possible. Most banks and credit card companies operate a 24-hour phone service to report stolen or lost cards