People who use cash machines in Camberwell Green and Denmark Hill are being warned so-called ‘distraction thieves’ are operating in the area.
Southwark Police say criminals working in teams are mainly targeting elderly women as they withdraw money.
They hover by the machines and jump in to press ‘cancel’ while the user is in the middle of a transaction – often claiming to ‘help’ their victim.
Having seen the PIN number, they then steal the card and details and take out money in nearby machines.
Victims have had hundreds of pounds stolen from their accounts.
Police are encouraging residents to avoid using cash where possible – using contactless payments instead – and to make sure their PIN number is hidden from view at all times.
Same think happened to my father on Monday at Surrey Quays post office cash machine.They have stolen £300.They targetin old people please be carefull.