Beware of Money Theft in Savings Accounts

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Aceh - A few days ago on the social network Facebook viral customers of PT Bank Rakyat Indonesia Tbk (BRI) who lost mysterious money in his account of Rp 18 million.

The post was uploaded by Herlin Ibn Khosyim he told his friend Nita Yuliastuti whose money disappeared in that amount.

In response to this, BRI Corporate Secretary Bambang Tribaroto revealed from the search results, the transaction on Nita Yuliastuti's account is a transaction with indication of skimming.

Skimming is not a new thing in Indonesia. This is the act of stealing debit or credit card information by copying information contained on the magnetic strip of debit or credit cards illegally to have control over the victim's account.

Skimming technique is done by using the tool that is attached to the ATM machine slot (where ATM card inserted) with a tool known as skimmer.

He explains, skimming is a crime that attacks the banks and happens not only in Indonesia. But also in a number of countries with an international network.

"When there is a burglary account, in addition to customers, the bank was also a victim Reputation of comfort and security levels are maintained in the eyes of the community," he added.

He revealed, related reports of complaints Nita Yuliastuti BRI has replaced funds amounting to Rp 18,062,407 on February 9, 2018.

"Bank BRI has also contacted Mrs. Nita Yuliastuti to deliver her clarification and apology and the result of the settlement of her complaint," he said.