Police warning about Santander cash machines
People across Lancashire are being told to stop using Santander cash machines for the time being.
People across Lancashire are being told to stop using Santander cash machines for the time being.
The warning's come from Lancashire Police after a number of ATMs across the county were targetted with a variety of suspicious devices last week.
The force has tweeted:
"Security at Santander ATMs in Lancs has been compromised. Advice is not to use them. If you have lost money please contact the bank and 101."
The bank has tweeted:
"We have switched off 5 ATMs in the North West and Lancashire area due to potentioal criminal activity and vandalism.
"The 5 ATMs in question were shut down immediately and the Santander ATM network remains fully operational.
"We are assiting the Police with their enquiries in relation to the 5 ATMs affected.
"Our customers are always advised to remain vigiland and if concerened about any other ATM machines, contact the Police immediately".