While ATMs have added some convenience to our lives, a few risks have also popped up(发生). To stay out of trouble, you should follow these steps:

Look Around Before You Approach

Take a quick look at your surroundings. See if anybody or anything looks suspicious. Is anybody watching you or standing too close？

Use ATMs That You're Familiar With

If you know an area well and have used an ATM before, you can expect similar results. In other words, your chances of getting robbed at a "familiar" ATM are less than your chances of getting robbed at a "new" ATM.

Have Your Card Ready While Approaching the ATM

If you're quick, your chances are better. On the other hand, you're exposing yourself unnecessarily if you stand around the ATM digging through your wallet or purse for that special card. Get it out before you leave your car or as you're approaching the ATM.

Use ATMs That are Well Lit and Safe

Only somebody with a valid card can get through the door of an ATM booth. This makes it less likely that an "undesirable(不受欢迎的)" will approach you just as your cash is coming out. Obviously this is not foolproof(十分安全的)—a crook(骗子) can steal somebody's card and use it immediately.

Get Cash Out of Sight

This is pretty obvious, but some people need to be more conscious. Whether it's a lot of money or a little, cash can be tempting when it's out in the open.

Points to remember when using an ATM

Before you come to an ATM,【46】.

You'd better use a【47】ATM.

Take out your【48】before leaving your car or when approaching the ATM.

Because a crook can steal somebody's card and use it,【49】is not foolproof.

When you want to get your cash, get it【50】.