Chief customs officer Nigel Barnes, who deals with fraud and prohibition, says card skimming is often part of transnational and organised crime. Scammers concealed card-skimming equipment in packages containing items such as air fryers, used laptops and TV antennas. As a result, neither bank said it had received any reports of card skimming from ATMs in the past two years. When entering your PIN number at ATMs and Eftpos terminals, shield the PIN pad with your other hand. When entering your PIN number at ATMs and Eftpos terminals, shield the PIN pad with your other hand.

Source: New Zealand Herald January 01, 2026 16:14 UTC