ATM Safety Tips

By educating the community on crime prevention techniques and by getting citizens involved in crime prevention activities such as neighborhood watch, we can reduce the number of crimes in Osgood and the surrounding areas and increase the quality of life for its citizens. 

Be aware of your surroundings, especially between dusk and dawn. If you notice anything suspicious - a security light out, someone loitering nearby - consider coming back later. 

• If using the ATM at night, take someone with you. 
• Park in a well-lit area as close as possible to the ATM. 
• At a drive-through ATM, be sure the doors are locked and the passenger windows are rolled up. 
• f you withdraw cash, put it away promptly; count it later, in private. 
• Put your ATM card and receipt away promptly; never leave your receipt at the ATM.
• Keep your PIN secret - don't write it down, and don't share it with anyone you don't trust absolutely. Your PIN provides access to your account. 
• Shield the keypad when entering your PIN to keep it from being observed. 
• Avoid being too regular in your ATM use - don't repeatedly visit the same machine at the same time, the same day of the week.