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#333351 03/31/2025 10:42 AM
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Arrests were make of ATM skimmers being installed.
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Before we left USA for SXM our bank told us to NOT use our card at an ATM in SXM.

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I don't think we've EVER used an ATM on SXM. We take a fair amount of cash and put most things on a credit card.


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Originally Posted by Carol_Hill
I don't think we've EVER used an ATM on SXM. We take a fair amount of cash and put most things on a credit card.
Same here. We always take more money than we would need just in case. Can always bring it back what you don't spend.

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I always use ATMs on SXM. Never had a problem but maybe just lucky.

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Scuba--right. We generally bring home a fair amount of cash and put it aside for the next trip!


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I always use cash and use the ATMs on the strip all the time. Those are well-trafficked areas visible from the main street. The picture in the article is not of the skimmers used, it is a stock image from Germany - I hate it when the press does that. The biggest skimming event in the Caribbean was years ago when the only ATM for the English Harbour / Falmouth Habour area was skimmed for a period lasting only about 24 hours. But the high-limit clientele in that area was worth it to the international ring.


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Have gotten Euros from ATM in Hope Estate next to L'Express Bakery. Never had an issue!

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ATM next to Shipwreck Shop near Red Piano has an enclosed space. Only risk is skimmer in ATM.

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ATM next to Shipwreck Shop near Red Piano has an enclosed space. Only risk is skimmer in ATM.

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"The picture in the article is not of the skimmers used, it is a stock image from Germany - I hate it when the press does that."
Big deal if it's a stock photo. Important thing is is that they are catching those people and taking a stand to try and protect the people from this happening and bringing awareness to this.

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We use them every trip but stick to the same successful machines on both sides usually hope estate and the bank of somebody in Simpson Bay.

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