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ATM Skimmer Sales
Investigating a dark web site selling ATM, POS, Gas Pump Skimmers.
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Skimmers are devices that can be installed on or inside ATMs, POS terminals, or fuel pumps to be able to capture data directly entered by the users. Data could be PIIs and PIN code entries.
The data captured by the skimmers can now be used by criminals to create fake credit or debit cards to carry out illegal transactions, withdrawals and purchases from the affected victim’s account.
ATMs, POS Terminals, and Fuel Pump Skimmers
ATM Skimmers
ATM skimmers are used to steal card details and PINs from unsuspecting users during ATM transactions. These devices are designed to capture data from the magnetic stripe of a credit or debit card, as well as the PIN entered by the cardholder. A typical ATM skimmer will have a card reader, camera, pin pad overlay and a transmitter. Some sophisticated skimmers might even include a Bluetooth or wireless transmitter that sends the captured data to the criminal without them having to retrieve the skimmer physically.
POS Skimmers
A POS skimmer is also a malicious device that attaches to or is embedded within a POS system to covertly capture card information during transactions. These devices are typically used by criminals to steal credit card numbers, expiration dates, and security codes, which are then used for fraudulent activities.
Gas Pump Skimmers
Gas pump skimmers are also unauthorized devices that criminals attach to gas pumps to intercept data from the magnetic strips of credit or debit cards. When a customer inserts their card into the compromised gas pump, the skimmer captures and stores the card’s data. This information can include the card number, cardholder’s name, and expiration date, which criminals can use to create counterfeit cards or commit other forms of fraud.
Services offered on this site
The site is currently offering skimmers for the following types of ATMs and POS models:
- Diebold ATM
- NCR ATM
- Wincor Nixdorf
- Ingenico iWL250
- Ingenico iSC250
- Ingenico iCT + iPP Pin Pad
The prices of these devices range between $450 - $800 per item.
Accessories such as card readers and writers, card embossers and PVC card printers are also being sold on the site with prices ranging from $100 - $600 per item.
According to the operators of this site, payment can be made using any common cryptocurrency and they can ship using DHL, UPS, TNT and FedEx to any country, concealing the devices as low-value electronics to avoid any customs fees. Delivery is made typically between 5-7 days after completing an order.
Reputation
The site has been operating since 2020 till date with about 277 customer reviews but what we have observed is that there seems to be zero or any form of complaint about the service by any reviewer. This could mean that the reviews are fake.
As some form of security to criminals making purchases on this site, the operators offer package tracking, a one-year warranty where they will, without charge, repair or replace at our option, any device returned for warranty work and found to be defective by them as the seller.
More Images
See images of some more products being sold on the site:
Rounding up
Despite the ongoing efforts of law enforcement and financial institutions, skimming remains a significant threat as it is 100% legal to order products like skimmers in some countries and criminals can use them for fraudulent activities.
By staying informed and vigilant, users can take proactive steps to protect their financial information from these types of attacks.
