January 21, 2008

Tip: Don't Steal an ATM with GPS Tracking

It seems that in Georgia a thief used a forklift to steal an ATM, and when bank officials informed the Police that the GPS tracking device was turned on, and working, the tracking device led them to a pick-up truck driving down I-85. The pick-up wouldn't pull over, and eventually took one corner too quickly, resulting in the heavy ATM shifting in the bed of the truck, and the truck turning over. The driver was not hurt and taken into custody.

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Posted by Scott Martin at January 21, 2008 6:56 PM

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I'm fascinated to learn that GPS devices are now being used in ATMs. Is anyone using them to map ATMs for GPS users? (This may be a stupid question, but not sure how to find out)


Posted by: Susan Abbott at August 5, 2008 3:11 PM
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