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An Aussie was about to withdraw money from an ATM when she noticed something concerning… this is her warning everyone needs to hear

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Ms Devine (pictured right) said she noticed the camera hidden in the machine after placing her finger under the light shining on the top of the keyboard.

A popular wealth podcast host has revealed how she discovered a credit card skimmer and hidden camera used to steal cash and personal information from ATMs.

Victoria Devine spotted the small camera hidden in the machine outside the Dromana Hub shopping centre, on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula, on Monday.

Devine, who founded the mortgage lending company Zella Money, said he noticed the device after placing his finger under the light shining on the top of the keyboard.

“There is a small camera that records when you enter your PIN code and then the scammers come and collect this information,” he explained in an Instagram video.

‘They watch the video where you enter your PIN code, time stamp it, and compare it to your credit card information.

“So this is really scary and also something to keep in mind.”

Ms Devine also found that the plastic card holder next to the keyboard was protruding outwards and also noticed that the plastic frame around the keyboard was “bulging out”.

“That means there’s something superimposed on him, so that’s something that revealed it to me,” Ms Devine said.

‘This is called a deep insertion skimmer and I tried to get it out and couldn’t. “It’s that scary because it looks really legit.”

Ms Devine, who is also a retired financial adviser, said credit card scammers are very well hidden in ATMs, making it difficult for people to find them.

He urged people to avoid using third-party ATMs or point-of-sale systems installed in places such as gas stations.

‘This was an ATM that was not affiliated with a bank. “If you’re affiliated with a bank, it’s usually a little safer because they have higher verification standards,” Ms. Devine said.

He also urged people to cover their hand while entering their PIN code and to change it if they suspect they have used an ATM with a skimmer.

Social media users praised Ms Devine for posting the video and revealed they were victims of clever credit card fraud.

‘This is scary! Thank you very much for sharing and for the advice,’ wrote one.

Ms Devine (pictured right) said she noticed the camera hidden in the machine after placing her finger under the light shining on the top of the keyboard.

‘My husband’s card was stolen from an ATM near Richmond train station in Melbourne. “Be safe out there,” a second added.

“I had a card compromised two months ago and I was probably in the area because I don’t take out cash often and I’m usually local,” a third wrote.

Others said they have become more cautious when using ATMs by protecting their credit card and banking details by using protection features.

“I’m always suspicious of those ATMs in malls and that’s exactly why I always use the cardless cash feature,” one person wrote.

Ms Devine said she contacted Next Payments, which owns the ATM, and also reported the issue to the police.

Daily Mail Australia has contacted Next Payments and Victoria Police for further comment.

If people have had their credit card stolen, they should contact their bank immediately to be issued a new bank card or PIN code.

Ms Devine also urged credit card users to avoid using bank cards containing their life savings and to use another bank card to transfer money and withdraw cash.

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