Nine BOV ATMs non-operational after fraud attempts

A number of fraudulent attempts during the weekend has caused nine Bank of Valletta ATMs to be inoperative, the bank said in a statement.

BOV said all its ATMs are equipped with anti-skimming devices to counteract any device that might be attached to the ATM by third parties with fraudulent intentions.

The bank added that it is investigating the incidents and collaborating with the police.

The ATMs which are temporary inoperative are located at:

• Senglea, Misraħ l-4 ta’ Settembru (near Police Station);
• Industrial Estate, Ħal-Far;
• Safi, Triq il-Ħajt Ruman;
• Lija, 3, Triq Sir Ugo Mifsud;
• Marsaxlokk - 4/5 Pjazza Madonna ta’ Pompei;
• Bir id-Deheb; Għaxaq;
• Marsa at Triq it-Tiġrija;
• Preluna Towers;
• Msida Seafront.

The bank urged its customers to report any suspicious objects attached to an ATM.

In case of difficulty, customers were advised to contact BOV Customer Service Centre on 2131 2020.